Evaluating a Latrine Use Intervention in Odisha, India
- Conditions
- Latrine Usage
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Intervention PackageOther: Qualitative Research
- Registration Number
- NCT03274245
- Lead Sponsor
- Emory University
- Brief Summary
The objective of this research is to evaluate an intervention focused on increasing latrine use in rural Odisha India. The present study builds off of previous research, which resulted in the design of an intervention to increase latrine use. This research evaluates the intervention designed to determine if significant increases in latrine use are observed among those who received the intervention compared to those that did not. Qualitative research will supplement trial data collection to help explain findings and understand perceptions of the intervention.
- Detailed Description
The objective of this research is to evaluate an intervention focused on increasing latrine use in rural Odisha India. The present study builds off of previous research, which resulted in the design of an intervention to increase latrine use. This research evaluates the intervention designed to determine if significant increases in latrine use are observed among those who received the intervention compared to those that did not. Qualitative research will supplement trial data collection to help explain findings and understand perceptions of the intervention.
For trial data collection, household members will be engaged in a survey that asks questions about the household, the latrine use practices of their family members, and may include additional questions about social norms attitudes, and other factors influencing latrine use.
Investigators will carry out two discrete qualitative research activities both digitally recorded: in depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs). Topics to be covered during the qualitative research include: perceptions of the intervention, reasons for using/not using latrines, motivations for sanitation behaviors.
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate a multi-level, theoretically informed intervention designed to increase latrine use for defecation among all members of households that currently own a latrine.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 11722
- Estimated 60% latrine coverage or higher
- At least 75 households
- Have a village leader willing to participate
- Considered open-defecation free (ODF)
- Participants under the age of 18 will not be targeted for research-related activities, like interviews and discussions, though we will ask caregivers or other household members to provide in information about the sanitation-related behaviors of children under age 18.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Latrine Use Intervention Package Men and women in villages randomized to the latrine use arm will receive the intervention package that includes activities at the community and household levels, with additional activities and hardware for mothers of children under five. Qualitative Research Group Intervention Package Six villages unassociated with the randomized villages will engage in qualitative research. Three villages will receive the intervention. Three villages will not receive the intervention. Qualitative Research Group Qualitative Research Six villages unassociated with the randomized villages will engage in qualitative research. Three villages will receive the intervention. Three villages will not receive the intervention.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Latrine Usage Rate Baseline, Post-Intervention (Up to 1 Year) Latrine usage will be assessed via in-depth interviews conducted between the study team and participants. Responses to interview questions will be aggregated and categorized by common themes, and analyzed qualitatively.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Number of Toilets Baseline, Post-Intervention (Up to 1 Year) The number of toilets in the community/village will be collected at baseline and post-intervention.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Xavier Institute of Management
🇮🇳Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Xavier Institute of Management🇮🇳Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India