Table 1.
Final set of attributes and levels
| Attribute | Levels | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Stipend |
50 000 USH (US$13.50)/month |
Refers to the desired amount of monetary compensation provided to CHWs on a monthly basis. |
| 100 000 USH (US$27.00)/month | ||
| 150 000 USH (US$40.50)/month | ||
| Refresher trainings |
Quarterly |
Refers to regularity and consistency of trainings that occur after the initial training provided to CHWs to support their knowledge and skills-building. |
| Bi-annual | ||
| Annual | ||
| Every two years | ||
| Identification |
Identity badges |
Identification is ways in which CHWs can be identified by the community and health care facilities. |
| Branded uniforms (eg, T-shirts) | ||
| Branded protective gear (eg, umbrella) | ||
| Availability of tools |
Paper job-aids/manuals only |
Refers to tools that CHWs can use to support their ability to work. |
| Work mobile phones with payment plan | ||
| Means of transport |
Bicycle |
Refers to ways in which CHWs can travel to and from required locations (eg, communities, health care facilities, training venues) |
| Motorcycle | ||
| Transportation allowance | ||
| Recognition |
Membership in VHT club |
Refers to ways in which to best recognize CHWs for their contributions and work. |
| Low-interest credit for starting business | ||
| Priority health care for immediate family | ||
| Workload | 4 hours a day / 2 days a week |
Refers to the amount of work that CHWs have. |
| 8 hours a day / 2 days a week | ||
| 4 hours a day / 4 days a week |
VHT – village health team, CHW – community health worker