Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes in Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya,

Odhiambo Cheptoo, Department of Surgery, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Mwihaki Ndirango, Department of Internal Medicine, Kenyatta University Ngugi Gachoka, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Kibet Kiptanui, Department of Surgery, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18979729
Published: August 14, 2013

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems in Kenya have been established to monitor clinical outcomes across various diseases. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to analyse data from multiple sources, incorporating uncertainty through robust standard errors. The model revealed that the proportion of positive cases in respiratory diseases was significantly higher than expected (p < 0.05). The application of a Bayesian hierarchical model enhanced the accuracy and reliability of surveillance data. Public health authorities should prioritise regular calibration of surveillance systems to ensure consistent performance. 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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Odhiambo Cheptoo, Mwihaki Ndirango, Ngugi Gachoka, Kibet Kiptanui (2013). Bayesian Hierarchical Model Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes in Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya,. African Internal Medicine Journal, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18979729

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KenyaBayesian Hierarchical ModelPublic Health SurveillanceClinical OutcomesMethodologyEpidemiologyQuantitative Methods

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