Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population
| Frequency (n = 462) | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | Alto Putucusi | 106 | 22.9 |
| Putucusi | 174 | 37.7 | |
| San Martin | 64 | 13.9 | |
| Sauceda | 118 | 25.5 | |
| Median age (IQR) | 33 years (13–52) | ||
| Gender | Female | 254 | 54.9 |
| Male | 208 | 45.1 | |
| Median number of diarrhea episodes/year (IQR) | 2 (0–3) | ||
| Floor material (n = 436) | Dirt | 307 | 70.4 |
| Not dirt | 129 | 29.6 | |
| Roof material (n = 437) | Tin | 411 | 94.1 |
| Tile | 16 | 3.7 | |
| Concrete | 8 | 1.8 | |
| Source of drinking water (n = 440) | Municipal tubed | 431 | 98.0 |
| River | 3 | 0.7 | |
| Irrigation channel | 3 | 0.7 | |
| Government health insurance (n = 438) | Yes | 317 | 72.4 |
| No | 121 | 27.6 | |
IQR = interquartile range.