Table 1 Attributes and levels included in the study
Attribute | Attribute Levels and Regression Coding |
|---|---|
Provider type and cost | Allopathic government facility – Rs. 100 per visit = 0 |
Allopathic private facility – Rs. 300 per visit = 1 | |
Traditional provider (AYUSH) – Rs. 100 per visit = 1* | |
Distance to the facility | 15 min = 15 |
35 min = 35 | |
Attitude of doctor and staff towards the patient | Friendly = 1 |
Indifferent = 0 | |
Appropriateness of care | The services provided are in line with the health requirements and personal circumstances = 1 |
The services provided does not conform to the health requirements and personal circumstances = 0 | |
Familiarity with the doctor | Known doctor = 1 |
Unknown doctor = 0 |