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Table 2 Perceived motivational determinants ranking (rank order) by health workers

From: Performance-based financing kick-starts motivational “feedback loop”: findings from a process evaluation in Mozambique

Motivational determinants/drivers

Average weighted rank

More organized work environmenta

3.65

Ability to do a good job (perform well)

3.42

Bonus or salary top-up

3.31

Competitive pressureb

3.11

Teamwork

3.10

Satisfaction with personal performance

3.0

Better access to equipment and infrastructure

2.93

Regular consultations with supervisors

2.72

Prestige among the community

2.41

More training opportunities

2.57

Feeling proud as a professionalc

2.0

Not influenced by PBF

 Advancement in knowledge to complete work

 Meaningfulness/purpose of my work tasks

 Trust from patients/clients (politeness/relationships with patients)

 Opportunity for professional advancement

  1. a“More organized work environment” and “better access to equipment and infrastructure” were grouped together due to similarity in description
  2. b“Pressure to perform” and “teamwork” are discussed together due to linkages in how teamwork dynamics were influenced by pressure or competitiveness
  3. c“Feeling proud as a professional” included “prestige within the community” as one source of professional pride