Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Methodological Assessment and Reliability Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Tanzania Using Difference-in-Differences Models

Sakila Kunda, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Kamanda Muhire, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Simba Saita, Department of Public Health, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) Mashika Nyawo, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18944796
Published: December 13, 2012

Abstract

Community health centres in Tanzania are crucial for delivering healthcare services to underserved populations. A systematic review was conducted, focusing on empirical studies that utilised difference-in-differences models to evaluate community health centres in Tanzania. The analyses were robust, accounting for potential confounders such as baseline differences and time-varying covariates. The difference-in-differences model revealed a significant improvement in service delivery metrics post-intervention (effect size = +15%, p < 0.05), suggesting enhanced system reliability. This study underscores the effectiveness of using difference-in-differences models for assessing community health centre systems' reliability, providing valuable insights for policy makers and healthcare planners. Future research should explore longitudinal data to better understand long-term system performance and consider incorporating additional qualitative assessments. Community Health Centres, Difference-in-Differences Model, Reliability Assessment, Tanzania

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Sakila Kunda, Kamanda Muhire, Simba Saita, Mashika Nyawo (2012). Methodological Assessment and Reliability Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Tanzania Using Difference-in-Differences Models. African Occupational Therapy Research (Clinical), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18944796

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TanzaniaGeographic MedicineDifference-in-DifferencesQuantitative MethodsPublic Health SystemsRandomized Control TrialsSpatial Analysis

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