Table 2 Generalized estimating equations (GEE) results for cadre-specific WISN-based requirement values averaged-over states and years
Centre-cadre combination | Current norms according IPHS (Revised 2012) | n | Mean WISN-based need (rounded) [95% CI] | Mean WISN-based need (raw) [SE] | QIC | Working correlation matrix (GEE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PHC-nurses | 4 | 98 | 15 [13, 16] | 14.867 [0.752] | −2877.731 | Exchangeable |
PHC-doctors | 1 | 170 | 2 [2, 3] | 1.834 [0.186] | 258.998 | Exchangeable |
CHC-GDMOs | 2 | 72 | 4 [3, 4] | 3.328 [0.293] | −246.012 | Auto-correlation |
CHC-nurses | 10 | 79 | 45 [42, 49] | 45.145 [1.658] | −32252.368 | Independence |
CHC-physicians | 1 | 178 | 2 [2] | 1.579 [0.075] | 158.300 | Independence |
CHC-surgeons | 1 | 133 | 2 [2] | 1.317 [0.115] | 231.274 | Auto-correlation |
CHC-OBGYNs | 1 | 110 | 2 [1, 2] | 1.113 [0.058] | 258.702 | Auto-correlation |
CHC-paediatricians | 1 | 209 | 2 [2] | 1.339 [0.073] | 330.810 | Independence |