Table 2. Characteristics of Study Population Receiving CLTS Interventions, by Region.
| variable | central | upper west | volta |
|---|---|---|---|
| village size (number of households) | 164 | 67 | 122 |
| compound size (number of households) | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| household size (number of people) | 3.3 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| number of children per household | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| average family tenure (years in village) | 27 | 36 | 25 |
| population density (people/sq. km)a | 5900 | 2000 | 1700 |
| prior WaSH project (% of villages)b | 100% | 45% | 79% |
| prior HH latrine subsidy (% of villages)b | 33% | 15% | 37% |
a
Based on GPS data from the household census conducted for the follow-up survey.
b
From situational assessments conducted in 2012 before implementation began.23