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. 2017 Nov 24;32(Suppl 4):iv91–iv101. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czx090

Table 3.

Client–provider consultation session characteristics, facility-level structural and provider factors, and univariable associations with technical quality of care

Associated with TQCS (α = 0.05) Not associated with TQCS (α = 0.05)
Client–provider consultation session characteristics
  • Consultation duration

  • Day of the week

  • Main reason client came to FP clinic

• Time of day of consultation session
Facility-level structural and provider factors
Structural
  • FP commodities

  • Drugs availability

  • General clinic supplies

  • Reagents

  • Infrastructure

  • Staff numbers in MCH

Provider
  • Mentorship

  • Communication between staff

  • Supervision

  • Job satisfaction

  • Staff clinical knowledge

  • Workload

Structural
  • IEC and visual aids materials availability

  • Clinical protocols, policies etc

  • Clinical information system

  • Total facility staff (N)

  • Capitation (ratio)

  • Catchment population

Provider
  • Length of staff experience in public health

  • Reported effective staff management

  • Formal medical training