Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal
Summary Introduction In Senegal, the Routine Health Information System (RHIS) captures the majority of data from the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MHSA) public structures and very little health data from the private sector and other ministerial departments. Quality data strengthens the valid...
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| author | Fatoumata Binetou Diongue Adama Faye Cheikh Loucoubar Ndèye Marème Sougou Ibrahima Sy Adama Tall Youssoupha Ndiaye Samba Cor Sarr |
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| description | Summary Introduction In Senegal, the Routine Health Information System (RHIS) captures the majority of data from the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MHSA) public structures and very little health data from the private sector and other ministerial departments. Quality data strengthens the validity and reliability of research results. Common areas of data quality include accuracy, completeness, consistency, credibility, and timeliness. The work aims to assess the quality of routine maternal, child, and adolescent health data in Senegal. Materials and methods A mixed quantitative and qualitative design was chosen in four health districts, including Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya. The study included functional health structures that produce maternal, child, and adolescent health data. For the quantitative part, a descriptive and analytical study was carried out. Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) was used as the sampling method. Data were collected using Performance of Routine Information Systems Management (PRISM) data collection tools and the ODK application and analyzed (univariate and bivariate) using R and Stata with an alpha risk of 5%. The following data quality indicators (accuracy, completeness, and promptness) were estimated. An exploratory case study and purposive sampling supported the qualitative part by implementing individual interviews. Results The study showed an accuracy ratio of 1 in the intervention districts, a difference in the control districts, and a disparity in the transmission of guidelines between districts (inter- and intra-region). The average level of completeness was 0.64 (+/- 0.44) for all regions combined, with no significant difference between districts. The promptness rate for Kédougou, Saraya, Thiès, and Mbour districts was 81%, 75.9%, 72.2%, and 86.7%, respectively. Between 40% and 60% of facilities in each district carried out self-assessments. Data collection tools were considered to be numerous. A large number of tools were easy to use. The recording space was appreciated. On the other hand, the length of the forms was little or not appreciated by the providers. Few of the providers in the 4 districts had been trained to record data in DHIS2. Conclusion Assessment of data quality in the districts studied shows shortcomings in terms of completeness and timeliness. Many factors influence the SMEA data quality situation, including knowledge or application of RHIS policies, standards, and protocols, perception of the importance of RHIS, ease of use of data collection tools, training of providers, and diversity of data production sources. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-01fbdd495c1b40bd82e5b021f915c9262025-02-02T12:46:22ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582025-01-0125111310.1186/s12889-024-21241-xSituational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in SenegalFatoumata Binetou Diongue0Adama Faye1Cheikh Loucoubar2Ndèye Marème Sougou3Ibrahima Sy4Adama Tall5Youssoupha Ndiaye6Samba Cor Sarr7Institute of Health and Development (ISED), Cheikh Anta Diop UniversityInstitute of Health and Development (ISED), Cheikh Anta Diop UniversityInstitut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD)Institute of Health and Development (ISED), Cheikh Anta Diop UniversityEcological Monitoring Center (CSE)Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD)Ministère de la Santé et de l’Action Sociale (MHSA)Ministère de la Santé et de l’Action Sociale (MHSA)Summary Introduction In Senegal, the Routine Health Information System (RHIS) captures the majority of data from the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MHSA) public structures and very little health data from the private sector and other ministerial departments. Quality data strengthens the validity and reliability of research results. Common areas of data quality include accuracy, completeness, consistency, credibility, and timeliness. The work aims to assess the quality of routine maternal, child, and adolescent health data in Senegal. Materials and methods A mixed quantitative and qualitative design was chosen in four health districts, including Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya. The study included functional health structures that produce maternal, child, and adolescent health data. For the quantitative part, a descriptive and analytical study was carried out. Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) was used as the sampling method. Data were collected using Performance of Routine Information Systems Management (PRISM) data collection tools and the ODK application and analyzed (univariate and bivariate) using R and Stata with an alpha risk of 5%. The following data quality indicators (accuracy, completeness, and promptness) were estimated. An exploratory case study and purposive sampling supported the qualitative part by implementing individual interviews. Results The study showed an accuracy ratio of 1 in the intervention districts, a difference in the control districts, and a disparity in the transmission of guidelines between districts (inter- and intra-region). The average level of completeness was 0.64 (+/- 0.44) for all regions combined, with no significant difference between districts. The promptness rate for Kédougou, Saraya, Thiès, and Mbour districts was 81%, 75.9%, 72.2%, and 86.7%, respectively. Between 40% and 60% of facilities in each district carried out self-assessments. Data collection tools were considered to be numerous. A large number of tools were easy to use. The recording space was appreciated. On the other hand, the length of the forms was little or not appreciated by the providers. Few of the providers in the 4 districts had been trained to record data in DHIS2. Conclusion Assessment of data quality in the districts studied shows shortcomings in terms of completeness and timeliness. Many factors influence the SMEA data quality situation, including knowledge or application of RHIS policies, standards, and protocols, perception of the importance of RHIS, ease of use of data collection tools, training of providers, and diversity of data production sources.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21241-xAccuracyCompletenessTimelinessHealth information systems, Senegal |
| spellingShingle | Fatoumata Binetou Diongue Adama Faye Cheikh Loucoubar Ndèye Marème Sougou Ibrahima Sy Adama Tall Youssoupha Ndiaye Samba Cor Sarr Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal BMC Public Health Accuracy Completeness Timeliness Health information systems, Senegal |
| title | Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal |
| title_full | Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal |
| title_fullStr | Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal |
| title_short | Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal |
| title_sort | situational analysis of the quality of maternal child and adolescent health data in the health districts of thies mbour kedougou and saraya in senegal |
| topic | Accuracy Completeness Timeliness Health information systems, Senegal |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21241-x |
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