Health Worker Densities and Immunization Coverage in Turkey
Author Information
Author(s): Mitchell Andrew D, Bossert Thomas J, Yip Winnie, Mollahaliloglu Salih
Primary Institution: Harvard School of Public Health
Hypothesis
The introduction of certain health-sector policies governing terms of HRH employment affected incentives to provide vaccinations and therefore relationships between HRH densities and vaccination rates.
Conclusion
There are complex relationships between health worker densities and vaccination rates in Turkey, influenced by various factors over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Combined HRH density is significantly associated with vaccination rates.
- HRH-vaccination rate relationships differ by cadre of health worker.
- HRH densities have stronger relationships with vaccination coverage in rural provinces.
Takeaway
More health workers can help more kids get their shots, but it's not always that simple because other things can change how well they do their jobs.
Methodology
The study used panel data regression methodologies (random and fixed effects models) to analyze provincial-level data on HRH densities and vaccination coverage.
Potential Biases
Potential omitted variable bias due to unmeasured factors affecting both HRH densities and vaccination rates.
Limitations
The study is limited to provincial-level vaccination rates and cannot be directly linked to individual-level outcomes.
Participant Demographics
The study analyzed data from 81 administrative provinces in Turkey.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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