Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in South Africa Using Quasi-Experimental Design: An In-depth Evaluation

Thabo Qwabe, Wits Business School Nokuthula Mkhize, Department of Pediatrics, Wits Business School Dumisozi Mthembu, Department of Public Health, Nelson Mandela University Sipho Khumalo, Department of Epidemiology, Nelson Mandela University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18807472
Published: November 22, 2005

Abstract

Community health centres (CHCs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery systems across South Africa, particularly in underserved regions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including statistical analysis using regression models to assess cost-effectiveness indicators. CHCs demonstrated an average return on investment (ROI) of $1.50 per unit cost spent, with significant reductions in healthcare costs for chronic diseases patients. The quasi-experimental design provided robust evidence supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of CHC systems in South Africa. Further research should explore scalability and sustainability strategies to enhance the impact of CHC services. Community Health Centres, Cost-Effectiveness, Quasi-Experimental Design, Healthcare Delivery 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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Thabo Qwabe, Nokuthula Mkhize, Dumisozi Mthembu, Sipho Khumalo (2005). Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in South Africa Using Quasi-Experimental Design: An In-depth Evaluation. African Sports Medicine Journal, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18807472

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Sub-Saharanhealth inequalitiescost-effectiveness analysisquasi-experimental designhealthcare deliverystatistical methodsresource allocation

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