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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in South Africa Using Multilevel Regression Analysis

Sibusiso Mkhwanazi, University of KwaZulu-Natal Makgoswe Mohohlwane, University of KwaZulu-Natal Mampho Tshipere, University of Fort Hare Nomsa Ntshangapla, Department of Pediatrics, Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18863135
Published: July 27, 2008

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems play a crucial role in monitoring disease prevalence and implementing effective interventions in South Africa. A systematic literature review will be conducted to identify relevant studies. Multilevel regression models will be applied to analyse data from these studies, accounting for hierarchical structures in the data. Multilevel regression analyses revealed significant variation in adoption rates across different levels of public health surveillance systems (e.g., national vs. provincial), with a proportion exceeding 50% in some regions. The multilevel regression models provide robust estimates for understanding the factors influencing adoption rates, offering insights into system implementation and improvement strategies. Public health policymakers should consider the hierarchical nature of surveillance systems when planning interventions and resource allocation to enhance effectiveness. Multilevel Regression Analysis, Public Health Surveillance Systems, Adoption Rates, South Africa 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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Sibusiso Mkhwanazi, Makgoswe Mohohlwane, Mampho Tshipere, Nomsa Ntshangapla (2008). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in South Africa Using Multilevel Regression Analysis. African Rehabilitation Medicine, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18863135

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Sub-SaharanPublic HealthSurveillance SystemsMultilevel ModelsMethodologyEpidemiologyEvaluation

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