The purpose of this exploratory cross-sectional investigation is to evaluate associations between tap water perceptions, water consumption behaviors, and hydration status in Latinx adults (18 - 65 y). The objective is to identify perceptual determinants that explain the associations between tap water avoidance and plain water intake and hydration status in Latinx adults. Aim 1: Characterize the degree to which individual- and community-level factors uniquely predict the perception that tap water is not safe in Latinx adults. Aim 2: Evaluate household income, education level, and US nativity as potential moderators of the associations between predictors and perceptions of tap water safety. Aim 3: Evaluate the influence of tap water safety perceptions on plain water intake and 24-h hydration status, after adjustment for predictors of tap water safety perceptions, in a sub-sample of Latinx adults.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
492
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 8
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Perception of tap water safety
This will be measured via the question "What is your level of agreement with the following statement: My tap water is safe to drink." Possible responses include strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree.
Time frame: 1 day
Plain water intake (mL)
Time frame: 3-day average
24-h urine osmolality (mmol/kg)
Time frame: 1 day
24-h urine volume (mL)
Time frame: 1 day
Total water intake (mL)
Time frame: 3-day average
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