Prevalence of trachoma in Somali region, Ethiopia: results from trachoma impact surveys in 50 woredas

Abstract Background Following interventions to eliminate trachoma in Somali region, Ethiopia, we aimed to re-estimate the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) and trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) at woreda level and identify the factors associated with the disease. Methods We implemen...

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Published in:International health 2023-12, Vol.15 (Supplement_2), p.ii30-ii37
Main Authors: Gebreselassie, Getachew, Negash, Kasahun, Tsegaye, Sentayehu, Makonnen, Misrak, Deneke, Baye, Desalegn, Muluken, Harding-Esch, Emma M, Harte, Anna, Solomon, Anthony W, Boyd, Sarah, Bakhtiari, Ana, Hassen, Mussie Abdosh, Hambali, Abdulahi, Dejene, Michael, Beckwith, Colin, Tadesse, Fentahun, Seifu, Fikre, Kiflu, Genet, Kebede, Fikreab
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross-Sectional Studies
Ethiopia - epidemiology
Health Surveys
Humans
Infant
Original
Prevalence
Somalia - epidemiology
Trachoma - epidemiology
Trachoma - prevention & control
Trichiasis - epidemiology
Water
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Summary:Abstract Background Following interventions to eliminate trachoma in Somali region, Ethiopia, we aimed to re-estimate the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) and trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) at woreda level and identify the factors associated with the disease. Methods We implemented cross-sectional community-based surveys in 50 trachoma-endemic woredas, using a standardized survey. Households were the secondary sampling unit. Surveys were undertaken through a combination of interviews of household heads and direct inspection of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) access, plus clinical evaluation of eligible household members for TT and TF. Results Overall, 41 (82%) of the 50 woredas had met the WHO-recommended active trachoma elimination threshold (prevalence of TF
ISSN:1876-3413
1876-3405
DOI:10.1093/inthealth/ihad063