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Effect Of Accountability Mechanisms On Performance Outcomes At Selected Health Centres In Kayunga District

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The study investigated the effect of accountability mechanisms on performance outcomes at selected health centres in Kayunga District, Central Uganda. The research examined how financial accountability, administrative accountability, clinical accountability, and community accountability mechanisms influenced performance outcomes including service delivery quality, patient satisfaction, resource utilization efficiency, and health outcomes. A descriptive crosssectional survey design was employed, involving 114 respondents comprising health centre managers, medical staff, administrative personnel, patients, Ministry of Health officials, local government officials, community leaders, and Board of Governors members. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between accountability mechanisms and performance outcomes (r=0.806, p

Source: Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research

DOI: 10.68598/mjamr.240

Authors: Kusaasira Racheal, Kamugisha Nelson

Institution: Metropolitan International University

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Quality and Management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7223676799