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Table 2 Definition and measurement of variables used in multi linear regression model

From: Accessibility of long-term family planning methods: a comparison study between Output Based Approach (OBA) clients verses non-OBA clients in the voucher supported facilities in Kenya

Variable definition

measurement

Outcome variable

Access/use of LTFP method

BTL, Vasectomy, IUCD, Implants, Total LTFP methods (Continuous variables-numbers)

Independent variables

 Facility Level

1 = Level 2 (clinics nursing homes, and dispensary), 2 = level 3 (health centres), 3 = level 4(county and subcounty hospitals), 4 = level 5 (Referal hospitals)

 Management Level

1 = GoK/Public, 2 = Mission/Faith-Based, 3 = Non-Governmental Organisation, 4 = Private

 Month of registration

1 = January, 2 = February, 3 = March, 4 = April, 5 = May, 6 = June, 7 = July, 8 = August, 9 = September, 10 = October, 11 = November, 12 = December

 Year of reg

1 = 2008, 2 = 2009, 3 = 2010, 4 = 2011, 5 = 2012, 6 = 2013, 7 = 2014, 8 = 2015

 County of residence

1 = Kiambu, 2 = Kilifi, 3 = Kisumu, 4 = Kitui, 5 = Mwingi, 6 = Nairobi, 7 = Nyando