A protocol for an assessment of the health information system in Khomas region, Namibia

Ethical approval was obtained from the Stellenbosch University Health Research Ethics Committee (Reference No: S23/05/119) and the Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services (Reference No: 22/3/2/1). The study will be conducted in accordance to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki (1964). The study seeks to identify barriers and facilitators for implementing recommendations across different levels of the Health Information System (HIS), with a focus on improving HIS functionality in the Khomas region. Dissemination plans include sharing findings with the study population, presenting at both local and international conferences, and publishing peer-reviewed journals.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-09-23
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306939
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Electronic Health Records Systems
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A protocol for an assessment of the health information system in Khomas region, Namibia

Edward Nicol, Veronika Jatileni
PLoS ONE
Electronic Health Records Systems
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A protocol for an assessment of the health information system in Khomas region, Namibia

Edward Nicol, Veronika Jatileni
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Abstract

Ethical approval was obtained from the Stellenbosch University Health Research Ethics Committee (Reference No: S23/05/119) and the Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services (Reference No: 22/3/2/1). The study will be conducted in accordance to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki (1964). The study seeks to identify barriers and facilitators for implementing recommendations across different levels of the Health Information System (HIS), with a focus on improving HIS functionality in the Khomas region. Dissemination plans include sharing findings with the study population, presenting at both local and international conferences, and publishing peer-reviewed journals.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(9)
South African Medical Research Council (ZA), Western Cape Department of Health (ZA), Stellenbosch University (ZA), Ministry of Health and Social Services (NA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Electronic Health Records Systems
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