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Table 2 Frontline managers’ and providers’ definitions of accountability

From: Perceptions and experiences of frontline health managers and providers on accountability in a South African health district

Definition

n (%)

Responsibility

32 (39.0)

Answerability

19 (23.2)

Compliance (Norms, Guidelines, Targets)

9 (11.0)

Transparency/Reporting

7 (8.5)

Realise promise/Provision of Quality Care

5 (6.1)

Sanctions

4 (4.9)

Performance

3 (3.7)

Obligation to Update Knowledge

1 (1.2)

Provision of Strategic Leadership

1 (1.2)

Recognise hierarchy

1 (1.2)

Total

82 (100)

  1. (Note: n = Number of times the term was mentioned from a total of 82)