Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Evaluation of District Hospital Systems in South Africa Using Difference-in-Differences for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Nkosana Mpantho, University of Pretoria
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18903625
Published: August 24, 2010

Abstract

District hospitals play a critical role in South Africa's healthcare system, yet their efficiency remains under scrutiny. A Difference-in-Differences (DiD) model will be employed to assess changes in service utilization and health outcomes before and after system enhancements, with control groups selected based on geographical proximity and baseline similarity. The DiD analysis indicates an increase of approximately 15% in patient consultations post-system improvements, suggesting a positive effect on access to healthcare services. Our findings support the effectiveness of the implemented system enhancements but highlight the need for continued monitoring and potential adjustments. Further research should explore long-term impacts and consider socioeconomic factors affecting service utilization. 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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Nkosana Mpantho (2010). Methodological Evaluation of District Hospital Systems in South Africa Using Difference-in-Differences for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. African Rural Health Systems & Practice, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18903625

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African geographyDiD modelMethodological evaluationSystematic reviewCost-effectiveness analysisPublic healthcareGeographic information systems

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