The Effect of Water Conservation Education on Women's Water Use Behaviours

NCT06824246 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/65
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 68
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research will be conducted to evaluate the effects of the Health Belief Model based water saving training prepared for women on the size of the water footprint, water consumption habits and water consumption amount. The study aims to positively change women's water consumption, water saving perceptions and beliefs, and to observe significant improvements in their knowledge levels and water consumption habits on sustainable water use.

Conditions

Healthy Adult Female Participants; Health Behavior; Climate Change; Water Use

Keywords

Health Belief Model; water conservation education; water footprint; water consumption habits; water consumption amount

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Water consumption behavior scale

  The Water Consumption Behavior Scale is comprised of 16 items. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were evaluated. The scale employs a five-point Likert type, with scores ranging from 1 to 5. The scale ranges from 16, representing the lowest attainable score, to 80, denoting the highest possible score. An increase in the score is evaluated positively.

  T0: The initial measurement taken prior to randomisation. T1: The final measurement taken 15 days after the conclusion of the intervention.

• Water footprint

  The water footprint, a concept developed by various non-governmental organisations and a university, is the subject of a survey comprising 14 items. It determines the amount of water individuals consume in a day (as liter) based on their water consumption habits and some nutritional habits.

  T0: The initial measurement taken prior to randomisation. T1: The final measurement taken 15 days after the conclusion of the intervention.

• Monthly water consumption amount (per person in the household)

  It will be obtained from the household's water bill.

  T0: The initial measurement taken prior to randomisation. T1: The first invoice, which is issued one month after the intervention.

Study Arms (2)

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: Monitoring water bill

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Water conservation education

Interventions

Monitoring water bill BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the control group will be informed that their water bills will be monitored for water savings.

Control

Water conservation education BEHAVIORAL

The programme of training for participants will be based on the Health Belief Model, and will consist of two sessions on individuals' water footprints and water consumption habits. Support for the sessions will be provided by brochures and videos that have been prepared for this purpose. Women will be given brochures and a list of things to do to save water. They will also be informed that their monthly water bill will be monitored during the process.

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being 20-45 years old,
• Voluntarily participating in the research,
• Household size between 3-5 people

You may not qualify if:

• The expectation of a rise or fall in the number of individuals residing in the dwelling at the time of the survey(due to factors such as the presence of guests or travel).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Selcuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sancak Neigbourhood

Konya, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Prof. Dr.

Model Details: Parallel randomised controlled study

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 7, 2025
• First Posted: February 13, 2025
• Study Start: March 3, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2025
• Study Completion: June 25, 2025
• Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL

Locations

TU (1)