Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of respondent/head of household, eligible child, and household water source and sanitation information
| Variable | Matched Cases (N = 35) | Controls (N = 140) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristics of respondent or head of household | |||
| Female sex (n, %) | 28 (80) | 111 (79) | 1.00 |
| Age 30 − 39 years (n, %) | 22 (63) | 71 (51) | 0.27 |
| Nonprofessional occupation (n, %)* | 34 (96) | 130 (93) | 0.66 |
| Middle school or lower education (n, %)† | 25 (71) | 71 (51) | 0.04 |
| Demographic characteristics of eligible child | |||
| Female sex (n, %) | 12 (34) | 69 (49) | 0.16 |
| Age under 5 years (n, %) | 8 (23) | 33 (23) | 1.00 |
| Household characteristics | |||
| Three- to four-person household (n, %) | 20 (57) | 72 (51) | 0.68 |
| Improved water source (n, %)‡ | 35 (100) | 139 (99) | 1.00 |
| Flush toilet (n, %) | 29 (83) | 122 (87) | 0.81 |
| No. who share toilet with people outside their family (n, %) | 5 (14) | 17 (12) | 0.99 |
| Handwashing facility (n, %)§ | 35 (100) | 131 (94) | 0.30 |
| Electricity in home (n, %) | 35 (100) | 139 (99) | 1.00 |
*
Nonprofessional occupation includes unskilled workers, trade workers, and skilled workers.
†
Middle school or lower education includes no formal education through Grade 10.
‡
Improved water source is defined as piped into dwelling, yard, or plot; public tap or standpipe; tube well or borehole; protected well; or protected spring.
§
Handwashing facility is defined as a place in the home or right outside the home where one is able to wash hands.