Diarrhea, Waterborne Diseases
Conditions
Brief summary
This study measures effects of water filters and filter types on household health in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico.
Detailed description
A project to assess the water quality in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico and the effectiveness of different Sawyer PointOne Filter types (Bucket, Tap, Squeeze) . The project is designed to 1) assess the impact of filters on health and well-being of families, 2) assess the impact of filters on the economic status of families and 3) compare different filter formats for use/adoption on the above metrics. The project will provide information about how well the different filters are working in urban households in a middle-income Latin American country, make recommendations for future deployment of filter types in similar settings, and determine the potential for scaling the use of filter systems to provide clean drinking water for people in need in future projects.
Interventions
DEVICEBottle Filter
The household is given a Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System.
DEVICEBucket Filter
The household is given a Sawyer International Bucket System, which is a Squeeze Water Filtration System that is integrated with a hose and bucket.
DEVICETap Filter
The household is given a Sawyer Tap Water Filtration System.
Sponsors
Aquora Research & Consulting, LLC
Sawyer Products, Inc
The Bucket Ministry
Sparrow Data Solutions
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 110 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Recruiting will occur in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico at any household in the areas surveyed
Exclusion criteria
* None, except those who decline the survey and/or filter
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in self-reported diarrhea rates from initial filter distribution to end of follow up | 3 months follow up | Self-reported diarrhea rates in households surveyed at distribution of the water filter and at each follow up visit. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in other self-reported health outcomes from distribution to end of follow up | 3 months follow up | Other health outcomes related to waterborne illness (such as fever, vomiting, muscle aches, rashes, etc.) which are also self-reported in the household surveys. |
| Change in household economic outcomes from distribution to end of follow up | 3 months of follow up | Household economic outcomes related to costs of water and waterborne illnesses (such as money spent on water, money spent on medical costs, days of work missed due to diarrhea, etc.) which are also self-reported in the household surveys. |
Countries
Mexico
Outcome results
None listed