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Study participant characteristics
| Characteristic | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 49 years | 36–65 years |
| Time spent working in the region | 20 years | 11–35 years |
| Sex | 48% male; 52% female | |
| Cadres | Medical officers (13%); nurses (22%); midwives (30%) Community Health Officers (35%) | |
| District | 9% Western Area (Rural); 39% Western Area Urban; 13% Bonthe (rural and hard to reach); 22% Koinadugu (rural and hard to reach); 17% Kenema (rural) | |
| Type of health facility | Tertiary (52%); secondary (17%); primary (30%) | |
