Table 1.
Implementation outcomes as measures of program quality. Adapted from Proctor et al. 2011.
| Outcome | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acceptability | Perception that a given WaSH program or its component parts is agreeable and satisfactory |
| Adoption | Intention, decision, or action to uptake a WaSH behavior or technology |
| Appropriateness | Perceived fit, relevance, or compatibility of the WaSH program with context, or perceived fit of the program to address a specific issue or problem |
| Cost | Cost of implementation efforts |
| Feasibility | The extent to which the WaSH program can be successfully delivered or used within a given context |
| Fidelity | The extent to which the WaSH program is delivered as originally developed and specified in program plans and protocols |
| Penetration | Coverage area and intensity of exposure to the WaSH program among the target population |
| Sustainability | The extent to which WaSH behaviors and technologies are maintained and institutionalized within the target population |