Characteristics of study kebele
| Region | Kebele | Ethnicity | Predominant religion | Access to health centres | Terrain |
| Amhara | Kebele A | Amhara | Orthodox Christian | Moderate | Hilly |
| Kebele B | Amhara | Orthodox Christian | High | Hilly | |
| SNNPR | Kebele C | Gamo/ Wolaita | Protestant/ Orthodox Christian | High | Predominantly flat with some hilly parts |
| Kebele D | Silte | Muslim | Moderate | Flat |
SNNPR, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region.