Table 4 Characteristics of FP facilities and service providers (N = 70)
| Characteristics | Number(n) | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of facility | ||
| Hospital | 5 | 7.1 |
| Health Centre | 25 | 35.7 |
| CHPS Compound | 30 | 42.9 |
| Others | 10 | 14.3 |
| Gender of service provider | ||
| Male | 13 | 17.9 |
| Female | 57 | 82.1 |
| Professional qualification | ||
| Midwife | 7 | 10.5 |
| SRN | 1 | 1.8 |
| CHN | 55 | 78.9 |
| Enrolled Nurse | 3 | 3.5 |
| HCA | 1 | 1.8 |
| Others | 3 | 3.5 |
| Length of service | ||
| <1 year | 15 | 21.1 |
| 1–2 years | 34 | 49.1 |
| 3 + years | 21 | 29.8 |
| Age in years (mean ± SD) | 31.5 ± 9.8 | |