Latent variable modeling to develop a robust proxy for sensitive behaviors: application to latrine use behavior and its association with sanitation access in a middle-income country

Latent variable modeling to develop a robust proxy for sensitive behaviors: application to latrine use behavior and its association with sanitation access in a middle-income country

Abstract Background Globally, diarrhea is a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality. Although latrines are integral for reducing enteric pathogen transmission, several studies have shown no evidence that latrine ownership improved child health. There are a number of explanations for these res...

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Main Authors: V. K. Lopez, B. T. West, P. J. Clarke, E. Quentin, J. N. S. Eisenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sensitive behaviors
Sanitation
Latrine use
Latent class analysis
Measurement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6373-x

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