Table 1 Characteristics of the sample
From: Evaluating the efficacy of point-of-use water filtration units in Fiji
| Characteristic | Baseline | Follow-up | Significance of change1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | |||
| Nadi | 219 | 219 | p = 1.0 |
| Raki Raki | 57 | 57 | p = 1.0 |
| Sigatoka | 227 | 227 | p = 1.0 |
| Water source | |||
| Borehole | 128 | 121 | p = 0.28 |
| Catchment | 99 | 99 | p = 1.0 |
| River/creek | 88 | 19 | p < 0.0001 |
| Tap (treated) | 72 | 145 | p < 0.0001 |
| Tap (untreated) | 74 | 86 | p = 0.30 |
| Well | 42 | 33 | p = 0.049 |
| Season | |||
| Rainy (Dec–Apr) | 213 | 113 | p < 0.0001 |
| Dry | 290 | 390 | p < 0.0001 |
| Household size | |||
| Adults | 3.17 (1.54) | 3.06 (1.54) | p = 0.07 |
| Children | 1.62 (1.60) | 1.62 (1.71) | p = 0.90 |
| Days between measurements | Mean = 63.8 (60.57) | ||
| Min =19 days; max = 225 days | |||