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Evaluating Health Interventions

Evaluating health interventions in low-resource settings refers to the systematic assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of health programs or strategies implemented in areas with limited financial, human, or infrastructural resources. This process aims to determine the outcomes of these interventions on population health and inform future health policy and practice.

intermediate
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Public Health
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Evaluating health interventions in low-resource settings is crucial for improving health outcomes and ensuring that limited resources are used effectively. This process involves assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and equity of various health programs. By understanding these fac...

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Key Terms

Health Intervention
An action taken to improve health outcomes.

Example: Vaccination programs are health interventions.

Effectiveness
The degree to which an intervention achieves its intended outcome.

Example: A drug's effectiveness in reducing symptoms.

Cost-Effectiveness
A measure comparing the cost of an intervention to its health benefits.

Example: Comparing the cost of a new vaccine to the health benefits it provides.

Sustainability
The ability of an intervention to maintain its benefits over time.

Example: Community health programs that continue after initial funding ends.

Equity
Fair access to health services for all individuals.

Example: Ensuring low-income families receive the same health services as others.

Qualitative Methods
Research methods that collect non-numerical data.

Example: Interviews and focus groups.

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Analysis of economic aspects of health and healthcare.
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Key Concepts

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