Monitoring of primary health care services: an example from western Uganda.

Health Policy Plan

Basic Health Services, Western Uganda.

Published: June 1994

Results from baseline and follow-up surveys of the Basic Health Services Program in Kabarole District, Western Uganda carried out in 1989 and 1991 are presented. Indicators in relation to management capability, infrastructure, levels of basic knowledge and skills of health staff, community involvement and utilization of health services were measured. Subjectivity of the data collection was minimized through use of a randomized study design, and external supervision. Comparability of results between the two surveys was assured by employing the same rapid assessment methodology, using a fixed set of indicators. The results suggest a marked improvement of the health services in Kabarole district since implementation of specific project activities and in direct response to action taken following review of information from the original survey work. Overall, it is felt that this particular method of project monitoring, and using the specific method, Systems' Analysis, generates data particularly useful to national governments and other health organizations.

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