Table 1. Characteristics of AWWs and beneficiaries in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
| Bihar | Madhya Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|
| AWWs | ||
| Total number of AWWs interviewed | 15 | 17 |
| Average age of AWWs in years | 38.2±6.8 | 44.7±8.9 |
| Average years of schooling of AWWs | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Religion of AWWs | Hindu (15/15) | Hindu (16/17) |
| Average number of years as a AWW | 12.8 | 18.5 |
| First-time smartphone ownership | 100% | 80% |
| Beneficiaries | ||
| Total number of beneficiaries interviewed | 25 (13 lactating women, 12 pregnant women) |
30 (17 lactating women, 13 pregnant women) |
| Average age of beneficiaries in years | 24 | 23 |
| Average years of schooling | 4 | 5 |
| Religion | Hindu (25/25) | Hindu (27/30) |
| Average age at marriage in years | 17 | 18 |
| Below Poverty Line (BPL) households | 64% | 63% |
| Caste | 16% Other Backward Classes, 48% Scheduled Caste, 24% General Caste |
50% Other Backward Classes, 23% Scheduled Caste, 7% General Caste |
| Average birth parity | 2.4 | 1.4 |
The findings are broadly described based on relevant aspects of the beneficiary-CHW-health system interface framework presented earlier.