UTILIZATION OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HEALTH INSTITUTIONS OF KEMBATA TEMBARO ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Background: Health Management Information System (HMIS) is one of the six building blocks a health system designed to provide important data for continuous quality improvement at all levels care administration. It major source information monitoring and adjusting policy implementation resources use. Some studies have been conducted in collection ways improve quality, but little known about utilization HMIS services organization. Therefore, this study aimed assess associated factors area.
 Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional public institutions Kembata Tembaro zone from March 1 30, 2018. The sample size was calculated using single population proportion formula,and total 317 heads units/departments district offices facilities were included. Both quantitative qualitative collected structured questionnaires, observational check-lists interview guide by trained collectors. Multivariable logistic regressions performed Enter method identify independently with dependent variable. Statistical significant variables declared P-value less than 0.05 Odds ratio 95% confidence interval used interpretation.
 Result: In study, overall 131(41.59%) CI 38.9-46.1%. found be 98(38.73%) 33(53.23%) administrative units respectively. Training [AOR (95% CI)=3.06(2.15-6.75)], availability procedure manuals CI)=3.67(1.78-9.01)], Supportive supervision[AOR CI)=5.30(3.05-11.53)] utilization.
 Conclusion: Utilization institution lower compared previous studies. training, supportive supervision positively HMIS. should avail capacity workers through training recommended.
 
 Peer Review History: Received: 7 2022; Revised: 11 April; Accepted: 27 April, Available online: 15 May 2022
 Academic Editor: Dr. Marwa A. Fayed, University Sadat City, Egypt, [email protected]
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 Awofisayo, O Abosede, Uyo, Nigeria, [email protected]
 A.A. Mgbahurike, Port Harcourt, [email protected]
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