Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Uganda: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Field Trials

Orikiiri Peter, Department of Internal Medicine, Kampala International University (KIU) Kabatuka Esther, Department of Internal Medicine, Gulu University Kyeyune Francis, Kampala International University (KIU) Ssemogerere Ishak, Kampala International University (KIU)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18982873
Published: June 9, 2013

Abstract

Community health centers (CHCs) in Uganda are pivotal for delivering healthcare services, yet their effectiveness varies widely. Randomized controlled trial designs were employed with data collected from various health centers. Statistical models utilised were mixed-effects regression analyses. The analysis revealed an average improvement rate of 15% in patient outcomes for those receiving services at CHCs compared to traditional clinics, indicating a significant efficacy enhancement. CHCs have demonstrated substantial efficiency gains, particularly in terms of improved health outcomes, which could inform policy and resource allocation strategies. Policy makers should prioritise the expansion of CHC systems to further enhance healthcare access and quality in underserved regions. 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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Orikiiri Peter, Kabatuka Esther, Kyeyune Francis, Ssemogerere Ishak (2013). Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Uganda: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Field Trials. African Occupational Medicine, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18982873

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African geographyrandomized controlled trialsmeta-analysishealth system evaluationgeographic variationoutcome measuresstatistical methods

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