Table 1 Construct Mean (SE) and Cronbach’s Alpha
Construct | Mean (SE) | Cronbach’s α |
|---|---|---|
Trust in health workers | 4.65 (0.02) | .80 |
I believe the health worker really cares about me | ||
The health worker is usually considerate of my needs | ||
I trust the health worker and follow his/her advice | ||
I trust the health worker’s judgment about my care | ||
Health workers ensure I get the best possible care | ||
I trust health workers will keep information private | ||
Power sharing | 4.03 (0.05) | .79 |
Community & health worker have equal power in service delivery decisions | ||
Community and health workers have equal voice in deciding how to improve services for women and children | ||
Community can influence decisions that affect health care | ||
Mutual responsibility | 1.18 (0.01) | .65 |
Impact on making sure that women are treated with respect by health workers | ||
Impact on making sure that pregnant women have transportation to the hospital during emergencies | ||
Impact on increasing the number of days a health worker visits your community | ||
Impact on making sure the poorest & most vulnerable women & children in the community receive care | ||
Impact on getting funding to improve health services in this community | ||
Joint monitoring and transparency | 0.76 (0.03) | .93 |
Problems or other issues with health services were discussed | ||
Community members voiced their concerns about health services | ||
Health issues of concern to the most vulnerable & marginalized groups (i.e. youth, women) were discussed | ||
Plans for improving health services were made | ||
Health workers voiced their concerns about health services | ||
The District Health Management Team or local authorities shared concerns & provided information on health issues | ||
Equity and quality (of negotiated spaces) | 0.89 (0.02) | .84 |
At least half of the community attend these meetings | ||
At least half of those from the community who attended these meetings were women and girls | ||
Been well run | ||
Been inclusive of broad participation from the community | ||
Been focused on important issues | ||
Collective efficacy | 4.57 (0.02) | .82 |
Health workers and community members can work together to improve health services for women and children | ||
People in your community could work together to improve maternal and newborn health services in this community | ||
People in your community could work together to improve how women are treated at the health facility | ||
People in your community could work together to obtain government services and entitlements | ||
People in your community could work together to improve the health and well-being of women | ||
Outcomes of collective action (direct) | 0.87 (0.02) | .93 |
Improved the quality of maternal and newborn health services | ||
Increased the availability of maternal and newborn health services provided in this community | ||
Improved the level of trust between community members and health workers | ||
Improved health seeking behaviour for reproductive, maternal and newborn health services | ||
Improved demand for reproductive, maternal and newborn health services | ||
Improved referral system for maternity care | ||
Improved the community access to health-related information | ||
Perceived health outcomes of collective action | 0.62 (0.03) | .92 |
Do you think the Scorecard process has had an impact on the provision and/or quality of ANC services | ||
Do you think the Scorecard process has had an impact on the provision and /or quality of Maternity services | ||
Do you think the Scorecard process has had an impact on the provision and /or quality of PMTCT services | ||
Do you think the Scorecard process has had an impact on the provision and /or quality of post- partum services | ||
Do you think the Scorecard process has had an impact on the provision and /or quality of family planning services | ||