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Table 2 Implementation strength indicators reported by the In-Charges versus observed by the interviewers with sensitivity and specificity of phone interview method

From: Testing the validity and feasibility of using a mobile phone-based method to assess the strength of implementation of family planning programs in Malawi

Implementation Strength Indicator

Reported percentage (n/N)

Observed Percentage (n/N)

Sensitivity (%)

Specificity (%)

HFs who received FP supervision from someone external in previous 3 months

73 (38/52)

77 (40/52)

80

50

HFs who supervise their HWs with reinforcement of YFHS practice

49 (18/37)

22 (8/37)

100

66

HFs whose supervision checklist of HWs includes youth FP

69 (25/36)

89 (32/36)

75

31

HFs with FP guidelines

94 (50/53)

85 (45/53)

96

13

HFs with youth FP guidelines

57 (31/54)

45 (24/53)

73

52

HFs with FP job aids

86 (44/51)

61 (31/51)

94

25

HFs with FP pamphlets

75 (39/52)

73 (38/52)

89

50

HFs that provide

 Injectables

96 (51/53)

96 (51/53)

100

100

 Implants

88 (45/51)

96 (49/51)

95

100

HFs with current stocks of

 Injectables

96 (49/51)

96 (49/51)

100

100

 Implants

74 (39/53)

77 (41/53)

100

67

HFs with no stock-out in the previous 3 reporting months of

 Injectables

88 (45/51)

96 (49/51)

100

92

 Implants

87 (34/39)

92 (36/39)

67

92

HFs that have a private room for FP consultations

91 (48/53)

89 (47/53)

94

33

HFs have a space designated for youth consultations and activities

13 (7/53)

21 (11/53)

45

95