Table 3 Characteristics of the study districts
District (province) | SOA | Previous contracting | Level of service covered | Geographical area | Population/number of health facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Memut (Kampong Cham) | Yes (2009) | • 1999–2002/3 contracting out managed by SCA • 2004–2008 contracting managed by SCA | Primary and secondary care | Lower east plateau bordering Vietnam | 135,500 1 referral hospital 10 health centres |
Peariang (Prey Veng) | Yes (2009) | • 1999–2002 contracting-in managed by Healthnet International • 2004–2008 contracting managed by Healthnet International | Primary and secondary care | Central south plains | 193,500 1 referral hospital 15 health centres |
Samrong (Oddor Meanchey) | Yes (2010) | • 2005/2006–2009: performance contract supported by BTC • 2006–2008: PMG | Primary care only | Upper North Mountainous | 219,000 1 referral hospital 23 health centres |
Bati (Takeo) | Yes (2010) | None | Primary and secondary care | Plain | 202,026 1 referral hospital 13 health centres |