This study in three pilot communities in Uganda analysed a number of topics to understand risk and exposure behaviours for Schistosomiasis. Schistosomiasis is a water-borne disease from parasites in certain surface waters.
A prior exploration phase revealed which three behaviours pose the greatest risk for the communities, and are most feasible to change, while providing the greatest impact. These three behaviours, which were examined most closely, are safe drinking water collection, the use of communal laundry facilities and using toilets (as opposed to open defecation) when not at home.
The study examined current access to infrastructure, the economic impact of the current infrastructure, willingness to pay for improved services, the extent of and reasons for contact to surface water, as well as behavioural factors influencing the three risk behaviours we focus on. The findings were used to create recommendations for behaviour change campaigning and for the next steps in the process.
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