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March 6, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Mobile Health Clinics and Chronic Disease Management in Sierra Leone: An Adoption Study

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SSSumbala SesayKKKoroma Kamara

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the adoption and effectiveness of mobile health clinics in managing chronic diseases in Sierra Leone.
  • Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data
  • Analysis of clinic registration records
  • Interviews with patients and healthcare providers
  • Statistical analysis using logit model
  • 45% adoption rate among the target population
  • Higher patient satisfaction reported for mobile clinics compared to traditional facilities (p < 0.01)
  • Indication of improved chronic disease management outcomes

Abstract

Mobile health clinics have been introduced in various settings to improve access to healthcare services, particularly for chronic disease management among underserved populations. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from clinic registration records and qualitative insights through interviews with patients and healthcare providers. Mobile health clinics were adopted by approximately 45% of the target population in Sierra Leone. Patients reported higher satisfaction with mobile clinics compared to traditional facilities (p < 0. 01). The findings suggest that mobile health clinics can effectively enhance chronic disease management outcomes and patient experiences, warranting further implementation strategies. Future research should explore the long-term sustainability of mobile clinic programmes in Sierra Leone and identify best practices for integration into existing healthcare systems. Mobile Health Clinics, Chronic Disease Management, Adoption Rates, Patient Satisfaction, Sierra Leone Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Sesay et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69aa7066531e4c4a9ff5a2fchttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18861955
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