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Table 1 Summary of common community capability variables

From: What is the role of community capabilities for maternal health? An exploration of community capabilities as determinants to institutional deliveries in Bangladesh, India, and Uganda

Common community capability items

Details

Community/Village assets

Schools

Water supply

Electricity/solar system

Roads

Health facilities

Television

Radio

Community coherence

Collective Goals: As members of this community we are all committed to the same collective goals

Develop solutions: I am confident that we as community members can develop and carry out solutions to problems as they arise

Different views: People with differing views are able to equally contribute their views on community plans and activities.

Different economic status: People from different economic status in this community are able to equally contribute their views on community plans.

Women contributions: Women in this community are able to equally contribute their views on community plans and activities.

Group participation

Membership in any community organization