Table 4 Cost of possible strategies to reduce dropout of a volunteer CHW, Dhaka urban slums, 2009
From: Impact of dropout of female volunteer community health workers: An exploration in Dhaka urban slums
Strategies to reduce dropout | BDT (Yearly) | US$ (Yearly) |
|---|---|---|
Incentive package from pregnancy identification to post-delivery care for 24 pregnancies @BDT 230 | 5520 | 81.18 |
Increased refresher training allowance @BDT 80/month | 960 | 14.11 |
Health insurance premium for a 5-member VO family @ BDT 150 | 150 | 2.21 |
Bonus before major festivals twice a year @ BDT 300 | 600 | 8.82 |
Two uniform sari @ BDT 300 | 600 | 8.82 |
Two pair of shoes @ BDT 200 | 400 | 5.88 |
One Identity Card @BDT 18 | 18 | 0.26 |
Total | 8248 | 121.28 |