Table 1 Process of development of CHW questions for the evaluation questionnaire
Question | Construct | Adapted | Reason for adaptation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 [33] | In general, I am very satisfied with my job | Motivation (general motivation) | NA | |
2 [34] | I am actively seeking other employment | Motivation (job satisfaction) | If I could, I would do a different job | CHWs have limited education and there are few opportunities for them so we changed it to find out if they would potentially change roles if they could |
3 [33] | This health facility really inspires me to do my very best on the job | Motivation (organisational commitment) | I feel my work is appreciated and valued by the SCHW and Site Supervisor | More specific, which was thought to make it easier for CHWs to answer the question |
4 [33] | I am proud to be working for this facility | Motivation (organisational commitment) | I am proud to be a CHW | CHWs don’t work in a facility, so we focused on their role as CHW |
5 [33] | I am not satisfied with my colleagues at work | Motivation (job satisfaction) | I feel part of a Community Health Team | PIH preferred the question to be phrased positively as they expected a more honest response, additionally, we made it more specific |
6 [35] | My supervisor meets with me regularly to discuss problems and solutions | Perceived supervision | I feel able to discuss work-related problem with other CHWs and SCHWs | More specific, which was thought to make it easier for CHWs to answer the question |
7 [33] | Feel motivated to work hard | Motivation (general motivation) | I feel motivated to work as hard as I can | More specific, which was thought to make it easier for CHWs to answer the question |
8 [33] | Only do this job to get paid | Motivation (general motivation) | In only do this job to get paid at the end of the month | More specific, which was thought to make it easier for CHWs to answer the question |
9 [35] | My supervisor meets with me regularly | Perceived supervision | The SCHW meets with me regularly | More specific was thought to make it easier for CHWs to answer the question |
10 [35] | My supervisor helps me to update my knowledge | Perceived supervision | The SCHW helps me to update my knowledge and skills | More specific was thought to make it easier for CHWs to answer the question. Additionally, not just knowledge but also skills included |