Table 2 Characteristics of Health Facility Committees (HFCs) (n = 30)
Characteristics | Median1 (Range) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Dispensaries | Health Centres | All facilities |
N | 21 | 9 | 30 |
Number of HFC members2 | 10 (8 - 18) | 13 (9 - 15) | 10 (8 - 18) |
Number of female HFC members2 | 3 (1 - 7) | 3 (1 - 6) | 3 (1 - 7) |
HFC allowances per meeting (2007 US$)3 | 1.47 (0 - 4.42) | 2.95 (1.47 - 7.37) | 1.47 (0 - 7.37) |
Number of HFC members trained in facility management and financing2 | 3 (0 - 13) | 2 (0 - 5) | 3 (0 - 13) |
Number of Staff members trained in facility management and financing | 1 (0 - 2) | 0 (0 - 2) | 1 (0 - 2) |
HFC tenure (years) | 3 (1 - 5) | 3 (2 - 3) | 3 (1 - 5) |
Number of HFC meetings held in the last quarter | 2 (0 - 8) | 2 (1 - 3) | 2 (0 - 8) |
Number of HFC members2 present in last meeting | 8 (4 - 14) | 11 (7 - 15) | 8 (4 - 15) |