Meginnis, K. , Hanley, N. , Mujumbusi, L., Pickering, L. and Lamberton, P. H. L. (2022) Using choice modelling to identify popular and affordable alternative interventions for schistosomiasis in Uganda. Environment and Development Economics, 27(6), pp. 578-600. (doi: 10.1017/S1355770X22000079)
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Abstract
Schistosomiasis is caused by a vector-borne parasite, commonly found in low- and middle-income countries. People become infected by direct contact with contaminated water through activities such as collecting water, bathing and fishing. Water becomes contaminated when human waste is not adequately contained. We administered a discrete choice experiment to understand community preferences for interventions that would reduce individuals' risk of contracting, or transmitting, Schistosoma mansoni. These focused on water access, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions. We compared interventions that target behaviours that mainly put oneself at higher risk versus behaviours that mainly put others at risk. We used two payment vehicles to quantify what individuals are willing to give up in time and/or labour for interventions to be implemented. Key findings indicate that new sources of potable water and fines on open defecation are the highest valued interventions.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | This work is supported by the Medical Research Council Global Challenges Research Fund [Grant number MR/P025447/1] in collaboration between the University of Glasgow, Medical Research Council – Ugandan Virus Research Institute (incorporated into the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) and the Vector Control Division, Ugandan Ministry of Health. PHLL is also funded by her European Research Council Starting Grant (Schisto_Persist 680088) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council grants (EP/R01437X/1 and EP/T003618/1). |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Pickering, Dr Lucy and Mujumbusi, Dr Lazaro and Meginnis, Dr Keila and Hanley, Professor Nicholas and Lamberton, Professor Poppy |
Authors: | Meginnis, K., Hanley, N., Mujumbusi, L., Pickering, L., and Lamberton, P. H. L. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences |
Journal Name: | Environment and Development Economics |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
ISSN: | 1355-770X |
ISSN (Online): | 1469-4395 |
Published Online: | 10 May 2022 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2022 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Environment and Development Economics 27(6): 578-600 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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