Table 2 Ratings of existing support
Rate the support you currently receive from the following groups | Mean rating | Standard deviation | “Good support” or “the best support” (%) | “No support” or “a little support” (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 = no support; 2 = a little support; 3 = in the middle; 4 = good support; 5 = the best support | ||||
The local health center | 3.10 | 1.49 | 43.9 | 37.7 |
The District Health Office/Ministry of Health | 3.03 | 1.41 | 42.3 | 41.5 |
My family and friends | 2.72 | 1.49 | 38.0 | 53.0 |
My local community | 2.71 | 1.35 | 32.6 | 48.5 |
Rate the following based on how much support you received in the last year 1 = none; 2 = a little; 3 = in the middle; 4 = almost enough; 5 = enough | Mean rating | Standard deviation | “Almost enough” or “enough” (%) | “None” or “a little” (%) |
Supplies to distribute, e.g. deworming tablets or ITNs | 3.78 | 1.2 | 70.2 | 19.8 |
Partnership with staff at the local health center | 3.51 | 1.30 | 57.8 | 28.9 |
Learning useful skills | 3.21 | 1.48 | 53.4 | 38.2 |
Meeting with other VHTs | 3.08 | 1.32 | 43.9 | 41.7 |
Supervision | 3.01 | 1.42 | 46.6 | 42.7 |
Receiving respect and appreciation | 2.84 | 1.44 | 36.8 | 46.1 |
Transportation tools, such as bicycles or boots | 1.52 | 1.10 | 10.0 | 88.5 |