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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness in Public Health Surveillance Systems in Tanzania: A Systematic Literature Review

Kamunyilu Kigongo, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Mwaka Masanja, Mkwawa University College of Education Mbali Mpimbili, Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Simiyu Simba, Department of Epidemiology, University of Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18983014
Published: July 6, 2013

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems in Tanzania play a crucial role in monitoring diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis. However, their cost-effectiveness is not well understood, leading to potential inefficiencies. A comprehensive search strategy was employed to identify relevant studies. Data from these studies were analysed using a Bayesian hierarchical model, which accounts for variability across different regions and conditions. The analysis revealed significant heterogeneity in cost-effectiveness measures across different surveillance systems in Tanzania, with some regions showing substantial cost savings compared to others. Bayesian hierarchical models provide valuable insights into the cost-effectiveness of public health surveillance systems, highlighting areas where improvements can be made. Policy makers should consider implementing targeted interventions based on the findings from this review to optimise resource allocation in Tanzania's surveillance systems. 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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Kamunyilu Kigongo, Mwaka Masanja, Mbali Mpimbili, Simiyu Simba (2013). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness in Public Health Surveillance Systems in Tanzania: A Systematic Literature Review. African Rheumatology, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18983014

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African geographyBayesian statisticsHierarchical modellingPublic health surveillanceCost-effectiveness analysisSystematic reviewMethodological evaluation

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