Effect of digitizing Community Health Information System on the delivery and use of maternal and child health services: Propensity score matching analysis

28 May 20264 min read0 viewsJournal Feed

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by Gizachew Tadele Tiruneh, Girma Tadesse, Alemnesh Mirkuzie Hailemariam, Yared Kifle, Tsegaye Shewangzaw, Bezawit Mesfin Hunegnaw, Getnet Alem, Nebreed Fesseha, Biruk Bogale, Gete Mekuria, Alemayehu Hunduma, Dessalew Emaway Introduction In 2018, Ethiopia’s government digitized its Community Health Information System (eCHIS) to enhance Health Extension Program service delivery. However, the impact of eCHIS on health outcomes remains unclear.
This study, therefore, examined the effects of eCHIS on the uptake of maternal and child health services. Methods A post-test-only, non-equivalent group household survey design was used, collecting data from July to August 2024 in rural communities with and without eCHIS.
A stratified multistage sampling technique was employed to recruit respondents.

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