Table 1 Variables and their description of measure
Measure | Definition/Coding | Level of measurement |
|---|---|---|
Outcome Variable | ||
Attitude score | Total algebraic sum of the rated scores by the respondents (between 0 and 180) | Ordinal |
Background Variables | ||
Respondent’s location | At the time of survey, respondent living in VDC are considered rural and living in Municipality are urban. (1 = rural, 2 = urban) | Categorical |
Age | Completed age of women at the time of survey in years. (1 = 18–24, 2 = 25–34, 3 = 35–44, 4 = 45–54, 5 = 55–60) | Categorical |
Gender | Male or female respondent (1 = male, 2 = female) | Categorical |
Caste/Ethnicity | Self-reported caste and ethnicity of respondent woman (1 = Dalit, 2 = Non-Dalit) | Categorical |
Provider’s type | Classification of healthcare providers by their job role. (1 = FCHV, 2 = ANM/Nurse, 3 = Dr./HA/AHW) | Categorical |
Provider’s exposure to disability | Service/treatment given to persons with disabilities. (1 = Yes, 2 = No) Maternal health care service given to women with disabilities. (1 = Yes, 2 = No) Disability related training/orientation received. (1 = Yes, 2 = No) | Categorical |