Table 2 Demographic characteristics of community health workers
From: Sources of community health worker motivation: a qualitative study in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
| Characteristic | Number ( n=20) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 10 | 50 |
| Female | 10 | 50 |
| Age, years (Mean): 41.3 (n=19) | N/A | N/A |
| District | ||
| Kilosa | 3 | 15 |
| Morogoro Rural | 2 | 10 |
| Mvomero | 8 | 40 |
| Ulanga | 7 | 35 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 13 | 65 |
| Single | 4 | 20 |
| Divorced | 2 | 10 |
| Not reported | 1 | 5 |
| Level of education | ||
| Completed primary school | 13 | 65 |
| Started secondary school | 2 | 10 |
| Completed secondary school | 3 | 15 |
| Not reported | 2 | 10 |
| Ability to read and write | 20 | 100 |
| Years of work experience as CHW | ||
| 0-4 | 2 | 10 |
| 5-10 | 4 | 20 |
| 10-15 | 4 | 20 |
| >15 | 7 | 35 |
| Not reported | 3 | 15 |