Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in Nigerian Settings: A Yield Improvement Evaluation

Funmilayo Ogunwobi, Department of Surgery, University of Benin Oluwatobiloba Adekunle, Department of Pediatrics, National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18979927
Published: May 23, 2013

Abstract

Community health centres (CHCs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery in Nigeria, but their efficiency and effectiveness are often under scrutiny. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to analyse data from Nigerian CHCs, aiming to quantify yield improvements over time. The analysis revealed that yield in one-third (30%) of CHCs showed significant growth, indicating potential for systemic enhancement through targeted interventions. The use of the Bayesian hierarchical model provided nuanced insights into CHC performance, facilitating evidence-based policy recommendations. Policy makers should prioritise investment and training programmes to capitalize on identified yield improvement areas in CHCs. 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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Funmilayo Ogunwobi, Oluwatobiloba Adekunle (2013). Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in Nigerian Settings: A Yield Improvement Evaluation. African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18979927

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African geographyBayesian hierarchical modelsCommunity health centresMethodological evaluationNigeriaQuantitative analysisYield improvement assessment

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