Methodological Evaluation of Smallholder Farm Systems in Uganda Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Clinical Outcomes

Smallholder farming systems in Uganda face challenges related to productivity and health outcomes. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews was employed. The quasi-experimental design included baseline surveys and follow-up assessments to measure changes in health indicators among participating farms. The quasi-experimental design demonstrated a significant improvement (p < 0.05) in vitamin A deficiency levels by 20% within the experimental group compared to the control group, indicating effective intervention strategies. The study's findings suggest that implementing targeted agricultural and health interventions can lead to substantial improvements in smallholder farm systems' clinical outcomes. Further research should explore scalability of these interventions across different regions and integrate them into existing agricultural support programmes. smallholder farming, quasi-experimental design, clinical outcomes, vitamin A deficiency, agriculture The empirical specification follows Y=β₀+β^ X+ε, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.