Table 1 Operational definition and categorization of variables
Variables | Description |
|---|---|
Dependent variable | |
Availability of specialists | The total number of specialists available at a CHC –varies from 0 to 7 |
Independent variables | |
Number of workers | Total number of health worker available at CHC (except specialists) - < =10; 11–20; 21–30; 30+ |
Residence | Total number of residences available for specialists - None; One; Two; Three; Four |
Water | The main source of water at CHC - Tap (piped water supply); Others (bore well, tube well or traditional well); None |
Electricity | Whether the CHC has a three-phase electricity connection - Yes; No |
FRU | Whether the CHC is designated as First Referral Unit - Yes, No |
Location | Where is the CHC located? Rural area; Urban area. |
Distance to DH | The distance of CHC from the district headquarters (DH) - < =5 kms; 6–10 kms; 11–30 kms, 31–50 kms; 50+ kms. |