Effect of Contextualized Versus Non-Contextualized Interventions for Improving Hand Washing, Sanitation, and Health in Rural Tanzania: Study Design of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim Dockx, Hans Van Remoortel, Emmy De Buck, Charlotte Schelstraete, An Vanderheyden, Tiene Lievens, John Thomas Kinyagu, Simon Mamuya and Philippe Vandekerckhove
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Kim Dockx: Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP), Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
Hans Van Remoortel: Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP), Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
Emmy De Buck: Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP), Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
Charlotte Schelstraete: Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
An Vanderheyden: Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
Tiene Lievens: Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
John Thomas Kinyagu: Tanzania Red Cross Society, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Simon Mamuya: Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Philippe Vandekerckhove: Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen 2800, Belgium

IJERPH, 2019, vol. 16, issue 14, 1-12

Abstract: Nearly 90% of diarrhea-related mortalities are the result of unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and insufficient hygiene. Although “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene” (WASH) interventions may significantly reduce the risk of diarrheal disease, it is currently unclear which interventions are the most effective. In this study, we aim to determine the importance of contextualizing a WASH intervention to the local context and the needs for increasing impact (Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03709368). A total of 1500 households in rural Tanzania will participate in this cluster randomized controlled trial. Households will be randomized into one of three cohorts: (1) a control group receiving a basic intervention and 1 placebo household visit, (2) an intervention group receiving a basic intervention + 9 additional household visits which are contextualized to the setting using the RANAS approach, and (3) an intervention group receiving a basic intervention + 9 additional household visits, which are not contextualized, i.e., a general intervention. Assessments will take place at a baseline, 1 and 2 years after the start of the intervention, and 1 year after the completion of the intervention. Measurements involve questionnaires and spot checks. The primary outcome is hand-washing behavior, secondary objectives include, the impact on latrine use, health, WASH infrastructure, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness.

Keywords: Hand-washing; sanitation; RANAS; diarrhea (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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