Table 2.
Selected determinants of voucher redemption rates and bed net use, with data sources
| Variable | Years available | Hypothesized effect on outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retailer-clinic Ratio |
2005-2011 |
Increase in the ratio will increase redemption rates |
MEDA |
| Average top-up price |
2005-2011 |
Increase in top-up price will decrease redemption rates |
NMCP |
| Under-5 coverage campaign (U5CC) |
2009-2010 |
Free net campaign will decrease redemption rates |
MEDA |
| Universal coverage Campaign (UCC) |
2010-2011 |
Free net campaign will decrease redemption rates |
MEDA |
| Prevalence of malaria |
2007, 2012 |
Higher prevalence will increase redemption rates |
THMIS |
| Exposure to mass media |
2010 |
Higher exposure to media will increase redemption rates |
TDHS |
| Relative wealth index (of region versus national average) | 2010 | Increase in wealth index will increase redemption rates | TDHS |
MEDA: Mennonite Economic Development Associates; NMCP: National Malaria Control Programme; THMIS: Tanzania HIV/AIDS Malaria Indicator Survey; TDHS: Tanzania Demography and Health Survey.