Table 5 Result of paired observation of VHW-client interaction
Variable | Period | VHWs competent with using the device | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
%, n = 118 | 95% CI | McNemar’s p value | ||
Properly positons the arm of the client before applying the device | Baseline | 9 | 5–13 | < 0.001 |
End line | 95 | 90–99 | ||
Properly applies the device’s cuff to the client’s arm | Baseline | 38 | 30–46 | < 0.001 |
End line | 95 | 90–98 | ||
Hears the beep sound of the device before pumping the inflation bulb | Baseline | 76 | 67–84 | < 0.001 |
End line | 99 | 98–100 | ||
Stops inflating the bulb after hearing the second beep sound | Baseline | 75 | 67–83 | < 0.001 |
End line | 99 | 98–100 | ||
Can identify the BP readings on the device | Baseline | 94 | 90–98 | 0.04 |
End line | 99 | 98–100 | ||
Understands traffic color on the device and action to take | Baseline | 84 | 78–90 | 0.04 |
End line | 93 | 89–97 | ||
Can define error messages on the device | Baseline | 41 | 33–49 | < 0.001 |
End line | 82 | 75–88 | ||