Table 3 CHW survey in Sylhet District, Bangladesh: reasons given by current CHWs for continuing to work
| Â | Â | Percent (%) of CHWs agreeing |
|---|---|---|
Recognition | I feel the people in the community need me | 37(86%) |
Financial and time allowances | I need the money/salary. | 41 (95%) |
| Â | I have time because I am not married. | 15 (35%) |
Job satisfaction | My work is enjoyable. | 30 (70%) |
| Â | I like travelling in the community. | 25 (58%) |
Support | Other CHWs have encouraged me to stay. | 18(42%) |
| Â | My family has encouraged me to stay. | 28 (65%) |
| Â | My supervisor has encouraged me to stay. | 28 (65%) |
| Â | I have someone to help me with my duties at home. | 23 (53%) |
Personal development | Working as a CHW will help me get a better job. | 37 (86%) |
| Â | I applied for more education or another job, but have not/will not receive it. | 4 (9%) |