Table 1 Examples given to study teams of asset indicators for low, middle and high socioeconomic households based on characteristics of dwelling [26, 27]
Socioeconomic status | Examples based on local knowledge of the study areas |
|---|---|
Low | • Roof—grass thatch, makuti, tin cans • Walls—mud, canvas • Floor—earth, mud, dung, sand • Source of water—well, dam/ untapped water source • Lack of electricity • Sanitation—no latrine, shared facility, pit latrine • Condition of the house • Construction materials for the door and the window • Household gadgets • Average per capita income per month • Possessed land/household profile |
Middle | • Roof—corrugated iron (mabati) • Walls—bricks • Floor—concrete, tiles • Source of water—tap outside/inside the house • Presence of electricity • Sanitation—VIP, flush toilet • Housing condition • Door and window construction materials • Household gadgets • Average per capita per month • Possessed land/household profile |
High | • Roof—asbestos sheets, concrete, tiles • Walls—stone, concrete blocks • Floor—tiles, polished wood • Source of water—tap inside the house • Presence of electricity • Sanitation—flush toilet • Housing condition (permanent house) • Construction materials for the door and the windows • Average per capita per month • Possessed land/household profile |