Quality assessment of health management information system (HMIS) data for maternal and child health in Jimma zone, Ethiopia
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2019-03-11
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Health management information system (HMIS) data underpin attainment of health targets in low- and middle-income countries. However, the quality of HMIS data is often poor. The study appraised the completeness, timeliness, and internal consistency of eight key maternal and child health (MCH) indicators collected for all the primary health care units (PHCUs) located within three districts of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. Results show that the HMIS may over-report the coverage of key MCH services, namely, antenatal care, skilled birth attendance and postnatal care. The quality of data at the zonal level could be improved to inform MCH research and programmatic efforts.
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HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, INDICATORS, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM, ETHIOPIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA