Household Survey on Supertowel Handwashing Intervention in Nigeria

Household survey data from a one-year study evaluating the real-world use and effectiveness of the Supertowel, a waterless handwashing technology, in conflict-affected Nigeria. The dataset includes results from surveys, structured observations, focus group discussions, and laboratory testing of used towels. It was authored by Laura Limarzi-Klyn and last updated on April 15, 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling handwashing technology adoption based on household survey indicators like soap availability and towel dampness.
• Analyzing behavioral patterns from structured observation data, such as usage timing and user demographics.
• Assessing the decline in microbial disinfection efficacy over a twelve-month period based on laboratory log reduction values.
• Evaluating user feedback and design recommendations from focus group discussions.

Strengths

• Includes multiple data collection methods: household surveys, observations, focus groups, and lab tests.
• Provides specific statistical results, such as p<0.001 for soap availability and 55–60% observed Supertowel use.
• Laboratory testing quantifies efficacy with log reduction values for specific pathogens like E. coli and S. aureus.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is small (158.7 KB), indicating a limited scope or sample size.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Data gathered via household surveys, structured observations, focus group discussions, and laboratory testing over one year post-distribution.

Time Range

One year post-intervention (specific start year not provided).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-15 17:42:05; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Conflict-affected camps in Nigeria.