Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Measuring Cost-Effectiveness in Community Health Centres Systems: A Case Study in Kenya

Odhiambo Kinyanjui, Department of Public Health, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18821781
Published: December 23, 2006

Abstract

This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of community health centres in Kenya through a Bayesian hierarchical model. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to analyse data from multiple health centers. Uncertainty quantification was achieved using robust standard errors. Within the study period, there was a significant reduction in patient wait times by approximately 20% across participating centers, with confidence intervals indicating this trend is statistically reliable. The Bayesian hierarchical model effectively captured variability between centers and provided actionable insights for improving service delivery. Health policy makers should consider the findings to optimise resource allocation and improve service quality in community health centres. 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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Odhiambo Kinyanjui (2006). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Measuring Cost-Effectiveness in Community Health Centres Systems: A Case Study in Kenya. African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18821781

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KenyaBayesian Hierarchical ModelCost-Effectiveness AnalysisCommunity Health CentresEpidemiologyMethodological EvaluationQuantitative Research

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