scholarly journals Utilization of Routine Health Information from Health Management Information System and Associated Factors Among Health Workers at Health Centers in Oromia Special Zone, Ethiopia: A Multilevel Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1189-1198
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ahmed Seid ◽  
Negalign Berhanu Bayou ◽  
Fanos Yeshanew Ayele ◽  
Aregash Abebayehu Zerga
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Special Zone

scholarly journals Utilization of Health Management Information System and Associated Factors in Hadiya Zone Health Centers, Southern Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ermias Abera ◽  
Kidist Daniel ◽  
Taye Letta ◽  
Desalegn Tsegaw
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Key Indicators

<p><strong><em>Background:</em></strong><em> Health Information systems are increasingly important for measuring and </em><em>improving the quality and coverage of health services. Reliable and timely health information </em><em>is vital for operational and strategic decision making that save lives and enhances health. In Ethiopia information quality and use remain weak, particularly at district health offices and </em><em>primary health care facilities to facilitate decision making. Therefore this study will be designed to greatly signal the current status of Health Management Information System (HMIS) in study area.</em></p><p><strong><em>Objective:</em></strong><em> </em><em>To assess the utilization of health management information systems and associated factors at health centers in Hadiya zone, </em><em>Southern Ethiopia, 2014.</em></p><p><strong><em>Methods:</em></strong><em> A cross sectional study was conducted in health institutions by interviewing </em><em>units/departments of health centers from </em><em>April to June, 2014. Quantitative data was collected using structured </em><em>questionnaires, check lists, observation and interview guide by trained data collectors. Data </em><em>was analyzed using SPSS version 20 and descriptive and logistic regression analysis was carried out.</em></p><p><strong><em>Results:</em></strong><em> The finding of the study revealed that utilization of health management information was 242(69.3%) in all the study units/departments of health centers. Health center units/department had key indicators (AOR=3.67; 95%CI: 2.11, 6.39), completeness of data format (AOR=3.42; 95%CI: 1.65, 7.08), consistency of data (AOR=1.91; 95%CI: 1.05, 3.48)</em><em> were found to be significantly associated with utilization of health information system at 95% level of significance. </em></p><p class="Default"><strong><em>Conclusion:</em></strong><em> Health center units/departments </em><em>had key indicators, completeness of data and consistency of data were predictors of utilization of health management information</em><em> </em><em>system. Therefore, in-service training and updating of staff involved in Health Management Information System (HMIS) at district, strengthening health information system inputs, timely and concrete feedbacks with establishment of functional Health Management Information System (HMIS).</em></p><strong><em></em></strong>

scholarly journals Comparing data Reported Using the National Health Management Information System and data Declared Validated on the PBF Declaration Forms in Funding Health Districts in Nasarawa State

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-219
Author(s):  
Prince Olueseh Ezekiel
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Health Service Delivery ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information

The National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) Was Designed To Provide Timely And Reliable Health Service Delivery Information. The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Health Service Delivery Is Assessed By The Availability Of Quality, Complete And Timely Data. The NHMIS Policy Review Was Initiated By A Consortium Of Relevant Stake Holders Led By The Department Of Planning, Research And Statistics (DPRS) Of The Federal Ministry Of Health (FMOH) And The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The Emphasis Of The NHMIS Is To Strengthen The Health Information System-HIS In The Country And Promote The Use Of Quality Information For Evidence-Based Decision-Making At The Community, LGA, And National Levels. In Spite Of Substantial Investments, The Health Sector In Nigeria Has Made Slow Progress In Improving Its Health Indices. Thus The Nigeria State Health Investment Project(NSHIP), Through Support From WHO, Introduced The Performance-Based Financing –PBF Currently Rolled Out In Three States- Adamawa, Nasarawa, And The Ondo States To Deliver A Result-Based Approach To Improve Quantity And Quality Of Health Services Especially In The Area Of Maternal Health. Health Centers Receive Funds Directly Based On The Number Of Essential Services They Delivered And The Improved Quality Of Care. This Encouraged Health Centers To Focus On Delivering Results, And The New Funds Enabled Them To Improve Their Services. This Study Compared Data Reported Using The NHMIS And Declared Validated On The PBF Declaration Forms In Funding Health Facilities In Nasarawa State For Quarter 1 (Jan.- Mar.)2018 And Quarter 2 (Apr. – June) 2018.

scholarly journals Perceptions and experiences with District Health Information System software to collect and utilize health data in Bangladesh: A qualitative exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahmina Begum ◽  
Shaan Muberra Khan ◽  
Bridgit Adamou ◽  
Jannatul Ferdous ◽  
Muhammad Masud Parvez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
District Health

Abstract Background: Accurate and high-quality data are important for improving program effectiveness and informing policy. Bangladesh’s health management information system adopted the District Health Information Software, Version 2 (DHIS2) in 2009 to capture real-time health service utilization data. However, routinely collected data are being underused because of poor data quality. We aimed to understand the facilitators and barriers of implementing DHIS2 as a way to retrieve meaningful and accurate data for reproductive, maternal and child health (RMCAH) services. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in two districts of Bangladesh from September 2017 to 2018. Data collection included key informant interviews (n=11), in-depth interviews (n=23), and focus group discussions (n=2). The study participants were individuals involved with DHIS2 implementation from the community level to the national level. The data were analyzed thematically.Results: DHIS2 could improve the timeliness and completeness of data reporting over time. The reported facilitating factors were strong government commitment, extensive donor support, and positive attitudes toward the technology among staffs. Quality checks and feedback loops at multiple levels of data gathering points were helpful to minimize data errors. Introducing a dashboard makes DHIS2 compatible to use as monitoring tool. However, the barriers to effective DHIS2 implementation were lack of human resources, slow Internet connectivity, frequent changes to of DHIS2 versions, and maintaining both manual and electronic system side-by-side. Data in DHIS2 remains incomplete because it does not capture data from private health facilities. Having two parallel management information systems reporting the same RMNCAH indicators threatens data quality and increases the reporting workload. Conclusion: The overall insights from this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective strategies for successful DHIS2 implementation and building responsive health management information system. Focused strategic direction is needed to sustain the achievements of digital data culture. Periodic refresher trainings, incentives for increased performance, and an automated single reporting system for multiple stakeholders could make the system more user-friendly. A national electronic health strategy and implementation framework can facilitate creating a culture of DHIS2 use for planning, setting priorities, and decision making among stakeholder groups.

scholarly journals Perceptions and experiences with District Health Information System software to collect and utilize health data in Bangladesh: A qualitative exploratory study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahmina Begum ◽  
Shaan Muberra Khan ◽  
Bridgit Adamou ◽  
Jannatul Ferdous ◽  
Muhammad Masud Parvez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
District Health

Abstract Background: Accurate and high-quality data are important for improving program effectiveness and informing policy. Bangladesh’s health management information system adopted the District Health Information Software, Version 2 (DHIS2) in 2009 to capture real-time health service utilization data. However, routinely collected data are being underused because of poor data quality. We aimed to understand the facilitators and barriers of implementing DHIS2 as a way to retrieve meaningful and accurate data for reproductive, maternal and child health (RMCAH) services. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in two districts of Bangladesh from September 2017 to 2018. Data collection included key informant interviews (n=11), in-depth interviews (n=23), and focus group discussions (n=2). The study participants were individuals involved with DHIS2 implementation from the community level to the national level. The data were analyzed thematically. Results: DHIS2 could improve the timeliness and completeness of data reporting over time. The reported facilitating factors were strong government commitment, extensive donor support, and positive attitudes toward the technology among staffs. Quality checks and feedback loops at multiple levels of data gathering points were helpful to minimize data errors. Introducing a dashboard makes DHIS2 compatible to use as monitoring tool. However, the barriers to effective DHIS2 implementation were lack of human resources, slow Internet connectivity, frequent changes to of DHIS2 versions, and maintaining both manual and electronic system side-by-side. Data in DHIS2 remains incomplete because it does not capture data from private health facilities. Having two parallel management information systems reporting the same RMNCAH indicators threatens data quality and increases the reporting workload. Conclusion: The overall insights from this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective strategies for successful DHIS2 implementation and building responsive health management information system. Focused strategic direction is needed to sustain the achievements of digital data culture. Periodic refresher trainings, incentives for increased performance, and an automated single reporting system for multiple stakeholders could make the system more user-friendly. A national electronic health strategy and implementation framework can facilitate creating a culture of DHIS2 use for planning, setting priorities, and decision making among stakeholder groups.

scholarly journals Assessment of Health Management Information System (HMIS) implementation in South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Central Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addisuu Bogale ◽  
Dufera Rikitu
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Information Use ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Central Ethiopia ◽  
South West

Abstract Background: Health management information system (HMIS) is a system that allows for the collection, storage, compilation, transmission, analysis and usage of health data that assist decision makers and stakeholders manage and plan resources at every level of health service. The objective was to assess Health Management Information System (HMIS) implementation in south west shewa, oromia, central Ethiopia 2019.Methods and Materials: The assessment was conducted in south west Shewa from August 17 to 25, 2019. Facility based cross sectional study design was employed and 22 health centers were included in the study. Collected data was entered in Epi-data and analyzed using SPSS 23 and Microsoft excel 2010.Results: Among health centers assessed 58% and 92% had HMIS unit and electric power respectively. In all woredas HMIS focal person was assigned and trained on information use. At health center level HMIS recording and reporting, indicator reference, NCoD and information use manuals availability were 25%, 33%, 17% and 58% respectively. The study shows that implementation of information display, and functionality of PMT were 74% and 58% respectively. During the assessment interviewed midwives on the service delivery unit only 75% of health center define and record new and repeat acceptor of family planning according to the national revised HMIS indicators. Also 67% of health officer assigned to outpatient department define new and repeat and filled in the register properly and some of them didn’t use NCoD to classify HMIS disease classification.Conclusions: Health management information System (HMIS) in south west shewa zone was not fully implemented and there is a challenge related to improving data accuracy, access to computerized HMIS data and competencies to analyze, interpret and use of HMIS data at health center levels. Also, presence of reporting mechanism, displaying information and feedback mechanism were poor at health center level. Therefore, it is important to function performance monitoring team meeting and supportive supervision regularly at all levels.

scholarly journals Assessment of Health Management Information System (HMIS) implementation in South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Central Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addisuu Bogale ◽  
Dufera Rikitu
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Information Use ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Central Ethiopia ◽  
South West

Abstract Background: Health management information system (HMIS) is a system that allows for the collection, storage, compilation, transmission, analysis and usage of health data that assist decision makers and stakeholders manage and plan resources at every level of health service. The objective was to assess Health Management Information System (HMIS) implementation in south west shewa, oromia, central Ethiopia 2019.Methods and Materials: The assessment was conducted in south west Shewa from August 17 to 25, 2019. Facility based cross sectional study design was employed and 22 health centers were included in the study. Collected data was entered in Epi-data and analyzed using SPSS 23 and Microsoft excel 2010.Results: Among health centers assessed 58% and 92% had HMIS unit and electric power respectively. In all woredas HMIS focal person was assigned and trained on information use. At health center level HMIS recording and reporting, indicator reference, NCoD and information use manuals availability were 25%, 33%, 17% and 58% respectively. The study shows that implementation of information display, and functionality of PMT were 74% and 58% respectively. During the assessment interviewed midwives on the service delivery unit only 75% of health center define and record new and repeat acceptor of family planning according to the national revised HMIS indicators. Also 67% of health officer assigned to outpatient department define new and repeat and filled in the register properly and some of them didn’t use NCoD to classify HMIS disease classification.Conclusions: Health management information System (HMIS) in south west shewa zone was not fully implemented and there is a challenge related to improving data accuracy, access to computerized HMIS data and competencies to analyze, interpret and use of HMIS data at health center levels. Also, presence of reporting mechanism, displaying information and feedback mechanism were poor at health center level. Therefore, it is important to function performance monitoring team meeting and supportive supervision regularly at all levels.

scholarly journals Assessment of Health Management Information System (HMIS) implementation in South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Central Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addisuu Bogale ◽  
Dufera Rikitu
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Information Use ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Health Management Information System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Central Ethiopia ◽  
South West

Abstract Background: Health management information system (HMIS) is a system that allows for the collection, storage, compilation, transmission, analysis and usage of health data that assist decision makers and stakeholders manage and plan resources at every level of health service. The objective was to assess Health Management Information System (HMIS) implementation in south west shewa, oromia, central Ethiopia 2019.Methods and Materials: The assessment was conducted in south west Shewa from August 17 to 25, 2019. Facility based cross sectional study design was employed and 22 health centers were included in the study. Collected data was entered in Epi-data and analyzed using SPSS 23 and Microsoft excel 2010.Results: Among health centers assessed 58% and 92% had HMIS unit and electric power respectively. In all woredas HMIS focal person was assigned and trained on information use. At health center level HMIS recording and reporting, indicator reference, NCoD and information use manuals availability were 25%, 33%, 17% and 58% respectively. The study shows that implementation of information display, and functionality of PMT were 74% and 58% respectively. During the assessment interviewed midwives on the service delivery unit only 75% of health center define and record new and repeat acceptor of family planning according to the national revised HMIS indicators. Also 67% of health officer assigned to outpatient department define new and repeat and filled in the register properly and some of them didn’t use NCoD to classify HMIS disease classification.Conclusions: Health management information System (HMIS) in south west shewa zone was not fully implemented and there is a challenge related to improving data accuracy, access to computerized HMIS data and competencies to analyze, interpret and use of HMIS data at health center levels. Also, presence of reporting mechanism, displaying information and feedback mechanism were poor at health center level. Therefore, it is important to function performance monitoring team meeting and supportive supervision regularly at all levels.

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