Characteristics | VHVs (n = 149) | % |
---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 133 | 89.3 |
Female | 16 | 10.7 |
Age | ||
<30 | 47 | 31.5 |
30 ~ 44 | 59 | 30.6 |
>44 | 43 | 28.9 |
Main job | ||
Famer | 143 | 96.0 |
Merchant | 3 | 2.0 |
Other | 3 | 2.0 |
Education attainment | ||
No formal education | 5 | 3.4 |
Primary (1-5 years) | 114 | 76.5 |
Secondary or above | 30 | 20.1 |
Possession of vehicles* | ||
Nothing | 35 | 23.5 |
Motorbike | 108 | 72.5 |
Car or tractor | 48 | 32.2 |
Distance between village and health center (Km) | ||
<5 | 55 | 36.9 |
5 ~ 9 | 49 | 32.9 |
>9 | 45 | 30.2 |
Work experience as VHV (years) | ||
<5 | 38 | 25.5 |
5 ~ 9 | 60 | 40.3 |
>9 | 51 | 34.2 |
Number of training sessions attended | ||
<2 | 37 | 24.8 |
2 or 3 | 66 | 44.3 |
>3 | 46 | 30.9 |