TABLE 1.
Total Program Implementation Costs Including Training and Maintenance During the 12-Month Intervention Period
| Item | Quantity | Cost, US $ | Total Cost, US $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bags/masks | 36 | 25.00 | 900.00 |
| Stethoscope | 18 | 10.00 | 180.00 |
| Stopwatches | 18 | 8.12 | 146.16 |
| Scales | 18 | 96.00 | 1728.00 |
| Duffel bags | 18 | 9.99 | 179.82 |
| Dolls | 18 | 20.00 | 360.00 |
| Sippy Cups | 18 | 0.43 | 7.74 |
| Mannequins | 18 | 90.00 | 1620.00 |
| Baby blankets | 18 | 0.67 | 12.06 |
| PCPNC books | 18 | 40.00 | 720.00 |
| Binders, supplies | 18 | 19.35 | 348.30 |
| ENC trainer manual | 18 | 10.00 | 180.00 |
| ENC participant books | 18 | 5.00 | 90.00 |
| Shipping | 1 | 599.42 | |
| Training costa | 1 | 2880.00 | |
| Travelb | 1 | 3216.33 | 3216.33 |
| Part-time nursec | 2 | 3528.00 | 7056.00 |
| Total | 20 223.83 |
a
The cost to hold the 5-day training for 18 participants, including board and lodging.
b
The master trainer traveled from abroad to conduct the 5-day training on a voluntary basis, but travel costs were covered.
c
Two part-time nurses (in Lusaka and Ndola) hired (December 2005 to November 2006) for teaching and maintenance purposes. Monthly salary was $294 per month per nurse.