Sections

Variables

Description of Variable

1

1) Dist_DHQ

2) Dist_THQ

3) Dist_Road

4) Dist_Prvt

Distance of Rural Health Center from District Health Quarter in Kilometers (Km)

Distance of Rural Health Center from Tehsil Health Quarter in Kilometers (Km)

Distance of Rural Health Center from Main Road in Kilometers (Km)

Distance of Rural Health Center from Private Hospitals in Kilometers (Km)

2

5) Cleanliness

Dummy Was Generated from Hospitals Wastage, Toilet Conditions, Air Pollution, and Environment of Rooms. 1 = Excellent (All Are in a Good Condition), 0 = Satisfactory (All Are in a Normal Condition)

3

6) Beh_Staff

Dummy is Created for Behavior of Staff, 0 = Rude Behavior and 1 = Friendly Behavior

4

7) Avail_Staff

Availability of Medical Staff and Paramedical Staff, 1 = Both Types of Staff Available, 0 = Having Only One Staff

5

8) Lab_Equi

Laboratory Equipment’s Like X-Ray Machine, Ultrasound Machine, Basic Laboratory Test Equipment’s 1 = Fully Equipped, 0 = Partially Equipped

6

9) Opera_Equi

Operation Equipment’s, 1 = Fully Equipped Surgical Instruments, 0 = Partially Equipped

7

10) Med_Stoc

Medicine Stock, 1 = Surplus (Medicines Available for More than 6 Months), 0 = Shortage (Medicines Available for Less than 6 Months)