Prevalence of trachoma in the Republic of Chad: results of 41 population-based surveys
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2018.1546877
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of trachoma in suspected-endemic areas of Chad, and thereby determine whether trachoma is a public health problem requiring intervention. Methods: We divided the suspected-endemic population living in secure districts… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence trichiasis; trichiasis prevalence; prevalence; prevalence trachoma ... See more keywords
Baseline Prevalence of Trachoma in 13 Local Government Areas of Borno State, Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2053550
Abstract: PURPOSE We set out to determine the baseline prevalence of trachoma in 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State, Nigeria. METHODS A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in each of 13 LGAs from 2017… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; baseline prevalence; prevalence trachoma; local government ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Trachoma in Pre-validation Surveillance Surveys in 11 Evaluation Units (Covering 12 Districts) in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: Results from 2018-2020.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2119258
Abstract: PURPOSE Interventions to reduce the prevalence of trachoma and transmission of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis have been implemented in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Following an impact survey in which the trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) prevalence in 1-9-year-olds is read more here.
Keywords: surveys evaluation; prevalence; surveillance surveys; evaluation units ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Trachoma in Four Evaluation Units in Yemen after Implementation of Trachoma Elimination Measures.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2023.2180805
Abstract: BACKGROUND In baseline trachoma prevalence surveys, six districts in two governorates of Yemen were identified as requiring interventions. We set out to estimate the prevalence of trachoma 6-12 months after one round of antibiotic mass drug… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; evaluation units; prevalence trachoma; four evaluation ... See more keywords
Prevalence of trachoma and associated factors in the rural area of the department of Vaupés, Colombia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229297
Abstract: Objectives The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of different clinical signs of trachoma and identify possible factors associated with TF. Methodology Following the approval of the study protocol by the ethics… read more here.
Keywords: trachoma associated; vaup; prevalence; department ... See more keywords
An association between water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and prevalence of trachoma in Monze district of Southern Province, Zambia
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DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2021.255
Abstract: This study aims to determine the association between water, sanitation, and hygiene, and the prevalence of trachoma in Monze district, Zambia. The overall prevalence of trachoma among residents of Monze district is 2.0% disaggregated as… read more here.
Keywords: water; water sanitation; trachoma; association ... See more keywords