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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and reporting of quasi-experimental designs in assessing community health centre systems in Ethiopia.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Methodological Assessment of Quasi-Experimental Designs in Community Health Centre Systems across Ethiopia: A Meta-Analysis

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Meta-analysis evaluates quasi-experimental designs in community health centres, suggesting improvements in reporting methods.

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and reporting of quasi-experimental designs in assessing community health centre systems in Ethiopia.
Conducted a systematic literature review of quasi-experimental studies published in English.
Assessed studies based on validity, reliability, sample size, intervention types, and outcome measures.
Included analysis of cluster-randomized trials to estimate adoption rates in health centres.
60% of evaluated studies utilized cluster-randomized trials.
Adoption rates for health centres varied from 35% to 78%.
The study highlights the need for improved standardization in reporting methods and outcomes.

Woldeboye et al. (2012) studied this question.

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