Results 31 to 40 of about 5,231 (232)

Utilization of the national cluster of district health information system for health service decision-making at the district, sub-district and community levels in selected districts of the Brong Ahafo region in Ghana

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background There is growing interest in the use of reliable evidence for health decision-making among low-and middle-income countries. Ghana has deployed DHIMS2 to replace the previously existing manual data harmonization processes.
Eliezer Ofori Odei-Lartey, Rebecca Kyerewaa Dwommoh Prah, Edward Apraku Anane, Harry Danwonno, Stephaney Gyaase, Felix Boakye Oppong, Godwin Afenyadu, Kwaku Poku Asante   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of a palm-based biometric solution with a name-based identification system in rural Bangladesh

Global Health Action, 2022
Background Unique identifiers are not universal in low- and middle-income countries. Biometric solutions have the potential to augment existing name-based searches used for identification in these settings.
Fatema Khatun, Rebecca Distler, Monjur Rahman, Brian O’Donnell, Noni Gachuhi, Manoj Alwani, Yang Wang, Anisur Rahman, J Frederik Frøen, Ingrid K Friberg   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acceptance of the District Health Information System Version 2 Platform for Malaria Case-Based Surveillance By Health Care Workers in Botswana: Web-Based Survey

JMIR Formative Research, 2022
BackgroundSimilar to many low- and middle-income countries, Botswana has identified eHealth as a means of improving health care service provision and delivery.
Kagiso Ndlovu, Kabelo Leonard Mauco, Mpho Keetile, Khutsafalo Kadimo, Refilwe Yvonne Senyatso, Davies Ntebela, Buthugwashe Valela, Clement Murambi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

PILOTING DHIS2 SYSTEM IN VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS SURVEILLANCE [PDF]

BMJ Global Health, 2017
Background The District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) is a tool for collection, validation, analysis and presentation of both individual (tracker) and aggregated data tailored to integrated health information management activities.
Seth Okeyo, Raymond Omollo, Robert Kimutai, Michael Ochieng, Thaddaeus Egondi   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Perceptions and experiences with district health information system software to collect and utilize health data in Bangladesh: a qualitative exploratory study

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background Accurate and high-quality data are important for improving program effectiveness and informing policy. In 2009 Bangladesh’s health management information system (HMIS) adopted the District Health Information Software, Version 2 (DHIS2) to ...
Tahmina Begum, Shaan Muberra Khan, Bridgit Adamou, Jannatul Ferdous, Muhammad Masud Parvez, Mohammad Saiful Islam, Feroza Akhter Kumkum, Aminur Rahman, Iqbal Anwar   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perceived Usefulness, Competency, and Associated Factors in Using District Health Information System Data Among District Health Managers in Tanzania: Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Formative Research, 2022
BackgroundTanzania introduced District Health Information Software (version 2; DHIS2) in 2013 to support existing health management information systems and to improve data quality and use.
Daudi Simba, Felix Sukums, Claud Kumalija, Sarah Eden Asiimwe, Sai Kumar Pothepragada, Patrick Warui Githendu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perceived accuracy and utilisation of DHIS2 data for health decision making and advocacy in Kenya: A Qualitative Study. [PDF]

PLOS Glob Public Health
Reliable health information systems (HIS) are critical for effective decision-making in the delivery of Primary Health Care and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (PHC/RMNCAH+N) services. In Kenya, the District Health
Oware PM, Omondi G, Adipo C, Adow M, Wanyama C, Odallo D, Bosire N, Okong'o L, Maina M, Aluvaala J, Ngwatu P, Githanga D, Kinuthia D, Amadi I, Rukwaro G, Kerubo L, Amisi C, Govoga A, Karimi J, Kahtra A, Mulwa A, Amoth P, Agweyu A, Were F.   +23 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Classification of changes in API evolution [PDF]

, 2019
Applications typically communicate with each other, accessing and exposing data and features by using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Even though API consumers expect APIs to be steady and well established, APIs are prone to continuous changes,
Abelló Gamazo, Alberto, Franch Gutiérrez, Javier, Jovanovic, Petar, Koçi, Rediana   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Implementing the routine immunisation data module and dashboard of DHIS2 in Nigeria, 2014–2019 [PDF]

BMJ Global Health, 2020
In 2010, Nigeria adopted the use of web-based software District Health Information System, V.2 (DHIS2) as the platform for the National Health Management Information System. The platform supports real-time data reporting and promotes government ownership and accountability.
Faisal Shuaib, Abdullahi Bulama Garba, Emmanuel Meribole, Samuel Obasi, Adamu Sule, Chimeremma Nnadi, Ndadilnasiya Endie Waziri, Omotayo Bolu, Patrick M Nguku, Margherita Ghiselli, Oluwasegun Joel Adegoke, Sara Jacenko, Ester Mungure, Saheed Gidado, Idongesit Wilson, Eric Wiesen, Hashim Elmousaad, Peter Bloland, Louie Rosencrans, Frank Mahoney, Adam MacNeil, Richard Franka, John Vertefeuille   +22 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Opportunities and challenges for implementing cost accounting systems in the Kenyan health system. [PDF]

, 2016
Low- and middle-income countries need to sustain efficiency and equity in health financing on their way to universal health care coverage. However, systems meant to generate quality economic information are often deficient in such settings.
Bozzani, F, English, M, Gheorghe, A, Griffiths, UK, Kihuba, E   +4 more
core   +3 more sources