Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya Using Multilevel Regression Analysis for Cost-Effectiveness Assessment

Oluoch Oleloko, University of Nairobi Kamau Mutua, University of Nairobi Ngugi Gathuru, Department of Clinical Research, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18783078
Published: June 1, 2004

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems in Kenya are critical for monitoring infectious diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis (TB). However, their effectiveness varies across different regions. Multilevel regression models were employed to analyse data from multiple sources, including healthcare facilities and community surveys. Data was collected over a five-year period across various regions in Kenya. Uncertainty in model estimates was quantified using robust standard errors. The analysis revealed significant differences in surveillance system performance between urban and rural areas (p < 0.05). Cost-effectiveness varied by region, with an estimated cost-saving potential of $12 per capita annually for the most effective systems. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of public health surveillance systems in Kenya, highlighting regional disparities and economic benefits. Policy recommendations include targeted investments in rural areas to enhance system performance and overall cost-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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Oluoch Oleloko, Kamau Mutua, Ngugi Gathuru (2004). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya Using Multilevel Regression Analysis for Cost-Effectiveness Assessment. African Laboratory Medicine, Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18783078

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African geographyMultilevel regressionCost-effectiveness analysisPublic health surveillanceEpidemiologyGeographic information systemsStochastic models

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