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Reasons for going to the lavatory in the open among people living in slums in Udupi

The whys and wherefores of open defecation among slum dwellers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/01/011519
Enrollment
15
Registered
2018-01-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Punitha Murugaiah
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women above the age of 18 years residing in slums without toilets and practicing open defecation will be invited to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
An understanding of the drivers of open defecation in Udupi taluk may be obtainedTimepoint: 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The needs and barriers to use of toilets may help identify priority areas to bring about behaviour change among slum dwellers.Timepoint: 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran

Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

varalakshmi.cs@manipal.edu

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026