Table 3.
Differences in incentives reported by district health officials to be awarded in their respective districts
| Different according to setting? | Setting n (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals | Overall n = 43 | Rural n = 34 | Urban n = 9 | P value |
| Salary top ups | 10 (23) | 8 (24) | 2 (22) | 0.934 |
| Allowances | 39 (91) | 32 (94) | 7 (78) | 0.133 |
| Accommodation | 20 (47) | 16 (47) | 4 (44) | 0.889 |
| Access to training/education | 38 (88) | 33 (97) | 5 (56) | 0.001 |
| Improved human resources management systems | 18 (42) | 15 (44) | 3 (33) | 0.56 |
| Improved access to resources | 16 (37) | 12 (35) | 4 (44) | 0.614 |
| Access to loans | 29 (67) | 24 (71) | 5 (56) | 0.392 |
| Pension scheme | 26 (60) | 25 (74) | 1 (11) | 0.001 |
| Meals for staff | 3 (7) | 3 (9) | 0 (0) | 0.356 |
| Free uniforms | 38 (88) | 31 (91) | 7 (78) | 0.265 |
Statistically significant at conventional levels (p < 0.05)