Table 2.

Ratings of existing support

Rate the support you currently receive from the following groups	Mean rating	Standard deviation	“Good support” or “the best support” (%)	“No support” or “a little support” (%)
1 = no support; 2 = a little support; 3 = in the middle; 4 = good support; 5 = the best support
The local health center	3.10	1.49	43.9	37.7
The District Health Office/Ministry of Health	3.03	1.41	42.3	41.5
My family and friends	2.72	1.49	38.0	53.0
My local community	2.71	1.35	32.6	48.5
Rate the following based on how much support you received in the last year 1 = none; 2 = a little; 3 = in the middle; 4 = almost enough; 5 = enough	Mean rating	Standard deviation	“Almost enough” or “enough” (%)	“None” or “a little” (%)
Supplies to distribute, e.g. deworming tablets or ITNs	3.78	1.2	70.2	19.8
Partnership with staff at the local health center	3.51	1.30	57.8	28.9
Learning useful skills	3.21	1.48	53.4	38.2
Meeting with other VHTs	3.08	1.32	43.9	41.7
Supervision	3.01	1.42	46.6	42.7
Receiving respect and appreciation	2.84	1.44	36.8	46.1
Transportation tools, such as bicycles or boots	1.52	1.10	10.0	88.5