Thailand's field-worker evaluation project.

摘要: 39 fieldworkers (2/3 age 25 or under 2/3 8-12 years schooling) recruited to motivate women of 15-45 living in nonmetropolitan areas Thailand use contraception were evaluated during the period November 1971-October 1972 determine best type fieldworker for such a project. 3 types involved: 15 Type A full-time salaried serving 3-8 villages (6190 women); 11 B commissioned (4906 and 13 part-time volunteers 1 village reimbursed expenses (516 women). All lived area which they worked. Study sites selected according sampling procedures Institute Population Studies at Chulalongkorn University. sample used monthly reports made. 11149 enumerated 10% already practicing contraception. During test 2304 accepted some method For workers number acceptors per 1000 eligible month fieldword was 1.57 1.49 C worker 2.15. The precise impact difficult assess because payment plan cases offered no incentive. meaningful subgroup comparisons small size workers. Married performed better than single. Success based on education characteristics differed among 2 types. data 1124 completed follow-up surveys suggest that presence may improve continuation rate. Firm conclusions could not be drawn from study but it is recommended volunteer further given hiring commission basis.