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Global, Regional, and National Burden of Trachoma: Cross-Country Inequalities, 1990–2021, with Projections to 2040

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Ophthalmology and Therapy"

DOI: 10.1007/s40123-025-01102-5

Abstract: In this work, we aim to evaluate the trends and cross-country inequalities of the global trachoma burden from 1990 to 2021 and to project its burden to 2040. This study was a systematic analysis of… read more here.

Keywords: analysis; trachoma; 1990 2021; burden ... See more keywords

New intervention model to eliminate the spread of trachoma in hyper-endemic community: Based on a mathematical model

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Applied Mathematical Modelling"

DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2020.09.013

Abstract: Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic mass antibiotic distributions to reduce clinically active trachoma to some threshold, below which scarring and blindness would never occur or at least would become so rare that… read more here.

Keywords: community; hyper endemic; mathematical model; trachoma ... See more keywords

Trachoma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Results of 46 Baseline Prevalence Surveys Conducted with the Global Trachoma Mapping Project

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Ophthalmic Epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2017.1306869

Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Trachoma was suspected to be endemic in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We aimed to estimate prevalences of trachomatous inflammation–follicular (TF), trichiasis, and water and sanitation (WASH) indicators in… read more here.

Keywords: trachoma; democratic republic; prevalence; republic congo ... See more keywords

Prevalence of and risk factors for trachoma in Kwara state, Nigeria: Results of eight population-based surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Ophthalmic Epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2018.1437188

Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for trachoma in selected local government areas (LGAs) of Kwara State, Nigeria. Methodology: Population-based cross-sectional surveys were conducted in eight LGAs of Kwara State using… read more here.

Keywords: trachoma; prevalence risk; prevalence; kwara state ... See more keywords

Prevalence of Trachoma in Pakistan: Results of 42 Population-Based Prevalence Surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Ophthalmic Epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2019.1708120

Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Previous phases of trachoma mapping in Pakistan completed baseline surveys in 38 districts. To help guide national trachoma elimination planning, we set out to estimate trachoma prevalence in 43 suspected-endemic evaluation units (EUs)… read more here.

Keywords: trachoma; population based; trachoma mapping; prevalence ... See more keywords
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Baseline Prevalence of Trachoma in Refugee Settlements in Uganda: Results of 11 Population-based Surveys.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Ophthalmic epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2021.1961816

Abstract: PURPOSE There are several settlements in the Northern and Western Regions of Uganda serving refugees from South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), respectively. Trachoma prevalence surveys were conducted in a number of those… read more here.

Keywords: trachoma; refugee settlements; population based; prevalence ... See more keywords

Prevalence of Trachoma following Implementation of the SAFE Strategy in Three Local Government Areas of Taraba State, North Eastern Nigeria.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Ophthalmic epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2045025

Abstract: INTRODUCTION In 2019-2020, one round of antibiotic mass drug administration (MDA) was implemented for trachoma elimination purposes in Donga, Gashaka, and Ussa local government areas (LGAs) of Taraba State, Nigeria, following baseline surveys in 2009… read more here.

Keywords: gashaka ussa; prevalence; government areas; local government ... See more keywords

Baseline Prevalence of Trachoma in 13 Local Government Areas of Borno State, Nigeria.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Ophthalmic epidemiology"

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

Assessing the Prevalence of Trachoma: Lessons from Community Screening with Laboratory Testing in Australia's Torres Strait Islands.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Ophthalmic epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2136389

Abstract: PURPOSE We undertook a screening program between 2016 and 2019 to determine if trachoma was endemic in the Torres Strait Islands of Queensland, Australia. METHODS Eleven screening surveys assessing trachoma prevalence were undertaken in seven… read more here.

Keywords: torres strait; strait islands; community; assessing prevalence ... See more keywords

Prevalence of Trachoma in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia, after Implementation of the SAFE Strategy: Results of Four Population-Based Surveys.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Ophthalmic epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2140439

Abstract: PURPOSE We aimed to estimate the prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) in 1-9-year-olds and trachomatous trichiasis (TT) unknown to the health system in ≥15-year-olds in Benishangul Gumuz (BGZ) region, Ethiopia. This will help to assess… read more here.

Keywords: year; prevalence; benishangul gumuz; region ... See more keywords

Comparison of Five Camera Systems for Capturing and Grading Trachoma Images.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Ophthalmic epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2023.2174559

Abstract: PURPOSE As training of trachoma graders using live participants grows increasingly difficult and expensive, alternative ways are needed possibly through replacement of field grading with photography. However, minimum specifications for a camera system capable of… read more here.

Keywords: camera systems; camera; five camera; comparison five ... See more keywords