Table 2 Perception scores effectiveness of DHS governance structures
Item (N = 93) | Min | Max | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall perception score for effectiveness | 1 | 5.5 | 4.8 (0.7) |
Chairperson keeps members focused on DHS developments | 1 | 7 | 5.1 (1.5) |
All committed to co-operative governance | 1 | 7 | 5.0 (1.7) |
All participate in development of district health plan | 1 | 7 | 5.6 (1.4) |
There is tension among council/committee members and the provincial executive management | 1 | 7 | 3.4 (1.6) |
There is tension among council/committee members and local government managers | 1 | 7 | 3.4 (1.6) |
Personal knowledge on budget for district health services | 1 | 7 | 5.3 (1.8) |
Council/committee is accountable to community | 1 | 7 | 4.6(1.7) |
Council/committee has a good working relationship with MEC for health | 1 | 7 | 5.0 (1.2) |
Council/committee has criteria to monitor progress toward its goals | 1 | 7 | 4.6 (1.7) |
Collectively examine progress against agreed upon targets | 1 | 7 | 5.2 (1.5) |
Collectively interrogate deviations from targets | 1 | 7 | 5.0 (1.5) |
Collectively interrogate deviations from budget | 1 | 7 | 5.0 (1.7) |