Treatment-seeking behaviour in low- and middle-income countries estimated using a Bayesian model

Treatment-seeking behaviour in low- and middle-income countries estimated using a Bayesian model

Abstract Background Seeking treatment in formal healthcare for uncomplicated infections is vital to combating disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Healthcare treatment-seeking behaviour varies within and between communities and is modified by socio-economic, demographic, and physical...

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Main Authors: Victor A. Alegana, Jim Wright, Carla Pezzulo, Andrew J. Tatem, Peter M. Atkinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Bayesian hierarchical model
Treatment-seeking behaviour
Item response theory
Markov Chain Monte Carlo
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-017-0346-0

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