Table 2 Study district characteristics and socio-demographic information on transferees (n = 44)
Akwapim North (n = 24) | Kwahu West (n = 8) | Upper Manya Krobo (n = 12) | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | ||||
Mean (SD) | 40.8 (13) | 32.4 (9.1) | 31.6 (9.3) | 36.9 (12.1) |
Range | 25–59 | 26–53 | 23–53 | 23–59 |
Sex | ||||
Female | 21 (87.5) | 4 (50) | 7 (58.3) | 32 (72.7) |
Male | 3 (12.5) | 4 (50) | 5 (41.2) | 12 (27.3) |
Marital status | ||||
Married | 16 (66.8) | 4 (50) | 5 (41.3) | 25 (56.8) |
Unmarried | 5 (20.8) | 4 (50) | 7 (58.3) | 16 (36.4) |
Other | 3 (12.5) | 0 | 0 | 3 (6.8) |
Profession | ||||
Doctor | 0 | 2 (25) | 0 | 2 (4.6) |
Nurse | 2 (8.3) | 1 (12.5) | 0 | 3 (6.8) |
Community health nurse | 12 (50) | 4 (50) | 9 (75) | 25 (56.8) |
Midwife | 6 (25) | 1 (12.5) | 0 | 7 (15.9) |
Physician assistant | 2 (8.3) | 0 | 1 (8.3) | 3 (6.8) |
Public health nurse | 0 | 0 | 1 (8.3) | 1 (2.3) |
Disease control officer | 0 | 0 | 1 (8.3) | 1 (2.3) |
Accountant | 2 (8.3) | 0 | 0 | 2 (4.6) |
Educational background | ||||
Certificate | 18 (79.2) | 5 (62.5) | 9 (75) | 33 (75) |
Diploma | 4 (16.7) | 1 (12.5) | 3 (25) | 8 (18.2) |
Bachelor | 1 (4.2) | 1 (12.5) | 0 | 2 (4.6) |
Master | 0 | 1 (12.5) | 0 | 1 (2.3) |
Years in profession | ||||
Mean (range) | 10.2 (2–30) | 6.5 (1–23) | 5.3 (1.5–10) | 8.3 (1–30) |
Current facility type | ||||
Health center | 14 (58.3) | 3 (37.5) | 4 (33.3) | 21 (47.7) |
CHPS | 6 (25) | 1 (12.5) | 3 (25) | 10 (22.7) |
Hospital | 4 (16.7) | 4 (50) | 2 (16.7) | 10 (22.7) |
District Health Administration | 0 | 0 | 2 (16.7) | 2 (4.5) |
RHC | 0 | 0 | 1 (8.3) | 1 (2.3) |
Years at current health facility | ||||
Mean (range) | 1.3 (0–3) | 0.9 (0–2.5) | 1.4 (0–3) | 1.3 (0–3) |
Years at previous health facility | ||||
Mean (range) | 4.6 (0.5–20) | 3.2 (1–6) | 2.8 (0.5–9) | 3.9 (0.5–20) |