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. 2014 Jun 12;8(6):e2945. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002945

Table 2. Household-level independent variables included in C&RT and CIT analysis (n = 1095).

Independent Variable Response N (%) Variable Type WASH Characteristic
Mother's Education1 Deceased 133 (12%) Ordinal Demographic
No education 423 (39%)
Primary 472 (43%)
Secondary or more 67 (6%)
Father's Education1 Deceased 360 (33%) Ordinal Demographic
No education 190 (17%)
Primary 324 (30%)
Secondary or more 221 (20%)
District2 Kisumu East 211 (19%) Categorical Demographic
Nyando 388 (35%)
Rachuonyo 507 (46%)
Household asset score3 Asset score in lowest quintile 329 (30%) Dichotomous Demographic
Dry season improved water source1 Yes 537 (49%) Dichotomous Water
Hand washing station in home2 Yes 431 (39%) Dichotomous Hygiene
Household private latrine2 Yes 694 (63%) Dichotomous Sanitation
1

Reported by respondent (parent, typically mother).

2

Observed by interviewer.

3

Calculated using principal components analysis from the observed presence of household assets.