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The purpose of this study was to assess the Health Management Information System (HMIS) Performance in health facilities in Mbarali, Kyela and Busokelo District Councils. The study adopted a mixed method design which enabled the study to triangulate the data and information. In this study, four methods of data collection were used, namely questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and documentary review. The sample size was 49 respondents. PRISM DEAT was used in data analysis. The data analysis included the use of simple description of percentages, tables and graphs this was done using excel spreadsheet. The level of the HMIS performance was measured in terms of data quality and information use. The data accuracy at the facility level was observed using OPD Attendance, ANC and PMTCT-MAT and observed to be higher than 95%. The use of information accounted to 65% of the health facilities stored meeting records and 100% of the reports requested were available at the facility and the district level, while 95.5% had a discussion at facility level on the HMIS, of these 83.3% made a decision after discussion, while 95.83% of health facilities referred their issue to higher levels for further assistance. The evaluation report recommend to improve HMIS skills specifically on data interpretation, use of information and problem solving, and the use of the performance improvement tools such as cause and effect analysis, flow chart, priority matrix, control chart, this may be achieved by developing a simplified HMIS training curriculum, conduct training of staff per facility and all health area management team members. The evaluation also recommends the promotion of a culture of information use, motivating health care providers and providing training on moral and ethical issues to improve information use for decision making. |
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