Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Designing and Evaluating Telehealth Programmes for Neonatal Care in Eastern Uganda

Namugoke Byaruhanga, Department of Clinical Research, Gulu University Mukasa Kigozi, Department of Public Health, Gulu University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18823214
Published: June 14, 2006

Abstract

Telehealth programmes have been implemented to improve healthcare access in remote areas of Uganda, where traditional care is often inadequate. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data analysis to assess programme impact and user satisfaction. The proportion of infants receiving timely consultations through telehealth increased from 30% to 65%, while the mortality rate for newborns in the study area decreased by 20%. Telehealth programmes significantly improved neonatal care outcomes, particularly in remote settings where traditional healthcare access is limited. Future studies should explore scaling up these successful telehealth initiatives and consider integrating community health worker support to enhance programme effectiveness. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Namugoke Byaruhanga, Mukasa Kigozi (2006). Designing and Evaluating Telehealth Programmes for Neonatal Care in Eastern Uganda. African Health Ethics and Law (Clinical/Bioethics focus), Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18823214

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Sub-SaharanneonataltelemedicinemHealthqualitativequantitativee-health

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