The purpose of this study is to assess the drinking water handling practices at household level and to determine the effect of health education on the drinking water handling. Participants from study villages, mainly homemakers, school children and water tank operators who are willing to participate, will be targeted. Baseline assessment of household practices related to water will be done. Followed by a health education regarding the healthy practices will be given to them. Practice of household water chlorination will be promoted. The healthy behavior will be reinforced through reminders and community activities of self help groups for one year. The study participants will be benefited from survey in terms of 1. Improved knowledge and practices of drinking water handling 2. Risk reduction of water borne illness to family members
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
980
Health education will include 1. Importance and demonstration of hygienic practices for safe drinking water 2. Promotion of water purification 3. Capacity building of community for safe water availability.
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital
Puducherry, Puducherry, India
Number of subjects following hygienic drinking water handling practices
Time frame: Outcome measure will be assessed at baseline and after one year of health education intervention.
Number of subjects with improved knowledge and practices related to water borne illnesses
Time frame: Outcome measure will be assessed at baseline and after one year of health education intervention.
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