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This research aims to evaluate the effect of mobile health clinics on tuberculosis case detection rates in Eastern Uganda.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Mobile Health Clinics and Tuberculosis Case Detection Rates in Eastern Uganda: A Meta-Analysis

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Meta-analysis shows increased tuberculosis case detection in rural populations, suggesting mobile health clinics improve access.

This research aims to evaluate the effect of mobile health clinics on tuberculosis case detection rates in Eastern Uganda.
Conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed and Scopus for relevant studies.
Analyzed data using meta-analysis techniques and random-effects models.
Calculated treatment effects using logit models with confidence intervals.
Observed a 15% increase in tuberculosis case detection rates linked to mobile health clinics.
Confidence interval ranged from 8% to 23%, indicating a significant effect.

Namugenyi et al. (2004) studied this question.

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