Routine health information system utilization and associated factors among health professionals in public health facilities in Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Using reliable evidence from routine health information system (RHIS) over time is a vital aid to improve health outcome, tackling disparities, enhancing efficiency, and encouraging innovation. In Ethiopia, utilization of routine health data for improving the performance and quality of care was not well-studied in grassroot health facilities.

Objective

This study was conducted to determine the level of RHIS utilization and associated factors among health professionals in public health facilities of Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 378 health professionals from June 10 to July 20, 2020. Self-administered pretested-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. Data w

SUBMITTER: Mekuria S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10552451 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature