Table 2.
Descriptive statistics for explanatory variables, N = 314
| Explanatory variable | Indicator | Mean | SD | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NGO activity |
Total # of NGO projects, 2005 |
14.27 |
28.82 |
0.00 |
313.00 |
|
Health sector NGO activity |
Total # of NGO projects in the health and sanitation sector, 2005 |
3.44 |
6.72 |
0.00 |
74.00 |
|
Poverty level |
Percentage of municipal population with unsatisfied basic needs, 2001 |
84.23 |
17.88 |
19.08 |
100.00 |
|
Population need a)Population health status |
Infant mortality rate, 2001 |
76.50 |
22.38 |
20.00 |
170.00 |
|
b)Education level |
Percentage of municipal population with secondary school education, 2001 |
67.71 |
15.24 |
10.16 |
98.79 |
|
Size of the indigenous population |
Percentage of municipal population that is indigenous, 2001 |
45.00 |
31.00 |
0.00 |
87.00 |
|
Extent of urbanization |
Percentage of municipal population that is urban, 2001 |
19.00 |
28.00 |
0.00 |
100.00 |
|
Population size |
Natural log of municipal population, 2001 |
9.17 |
1.24 |
5.40 |
13.94 |
| Health system coverage | Percentage of women receiving antenatal coverage, 2001 | 40.40 | 23.51 | 0.00 | 100.00 |
SD = standard deviation.