Table 3 Characteristics of the health workers working at the selected RCH clinics
Type of health facilitya | Qualification of health workers (years of training) | Years of work experience | Availability of health workers and reason for absence | Training on the FANC guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D1 | Auxiliary nurse (1) | 28 yrs | available | No |
| Â | Nurse midwife (5) | - b | unavailable due to death in the family | Yes |
D2 | Auxiliary nurse (1) | 16 yrs | available | No |
| Â | Nurse midwife (5) | - b | unavailable due to staff turnover and delay of replacement | Yes |
HC1 | Certified nurse midwife (4) | 24 yrs | available | No |
| Â | Nursing officer with diploma (6) | - b | unavailable due to sickness | Yes |
HC2 | MCH Aide (2) | 26 yrs | available | Yes |
| Â | MCH Aide (2) | 16 yrs | available | No |