From raw data to a score: comparing quantitative methods that construct multi-level composite implementation strength scores of family planning programs in Malawi

• Main Authors: Anooj Pattnaik (Author), Diwakar Mohan (Author), Scott Zeger (Author), Mercy Kanyuka (Author), Fannie Kachale (Author), Melissa A. Marx (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Data that capture implementation strength can be combined in multiple ways across content and health system levels to create a summary measure that can help us to explore and compare program implementation across facility catchment areas. Summary indices can make it easier for na...