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Table 1 Calculation methods and sources of data

From: Economic evaluation of a leprosy innovation project in Northern Nigeria: cost-effectiveness analysis

Cost category

Calculation method

Data source

Personnel

Top down

Salary records (routine practice)

Training/workshop

Top down

Accounts records

Social mobilisation

Top down

Programme/Accounts records

Incentives

Bottom up

Programme records

Transport

Bottom up

Accounts records

Shared costs

Top down

Staff interviews/ programme records

Patients/family costs

Bottom-up

Questionnaire survey