Impact of water, sanitation, and hygiene programs on children's health in Bangladesh
Official title: Effect of WASH interventions on population resilience to climate-driven enteric pathogen transmission along a gradient of socio-economic position
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11037428 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how improving water, sanitation, and hygiene can help keep young children in rural Bangladesh healthier by reducing the spread of germs during the rainy season, and it wants to see if these benefits are the same for families with different incomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | November 14, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $79,540 |
| NIH project number | 1R03AI188012-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11037428 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children under the age of five living in rural Bangladesh, particularly those affected by seasonal climate changes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in rural Bangladesh or are over the age of five may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how integrated water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions can reduce the transmission of enteric pathogens among children in rural Bangladesh, particularly during the monsoon season. The study aims to understand if these interventions are equally effective across different socio-economic groups. By measuring the seroconversion rates of enteric pathogens in children, the research seeks to identify the protective benefits of WASH programs in the context of climate change. The methodology includes monitoring health outcomes in children under five years old who are exposed to varying levels of climate-related challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of diarrhea and improve overall health outcomes for children in climate-sensitive regions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that WASH interventions can effectively reduce enteric pathogen transmission, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arnold, Benjamin F — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Arnold, Benjamin F
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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