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Lema M, Cheme MC, Shama AT, Terefa DR, Geta ET, Desalegn Z. Active trachoma and associated factors in children aged 1 to 9 years living in Sasiga rural districts, East Wallaga Zone, Ethiopia, in 2022: a community- based cross-sectional study. BMC Ophthalmol 2024; 24:284. [PMID: 38997653 PMCID: PMC11245829 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03558-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Trachoma, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatous, is a contagious eye condition that frequently affects children and quickly spreads from child to child and from child to caregiver. The study aimed to assess the distribution of active trachoma and its associated risk factors among children 1-9 years aged in Households of Sasiga Rural District, Western Ethiopia, in 2022. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 577 randomly selected children from March to May 2022. A multistage sampling technique was used. Data was collected through an interviewer-based questionnaire, physical observation, and clinical eye examinations. Epi Data 3.1 was used for data entry. The data were analyzed with SPSS version 24. Bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regressions were performed. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, the adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to identify factors associated with active trachoma. A P-value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS The distribution of Active Trachoma among children 1-9 years aged in Households of the study area was 9.5%(95%CI:7.11,11.89). Being from a low-income household with a monthly income of less than 1500 ETB [AOR = 3.49, 95% CI: 1.39, 8.75], Households where the nearest water supply is more than 30 min away [AOR = 8.34, 95%CI: 1.89, 36.73], households with only one room [AOR = 2.98, 95%CI: 1.027, 8.68], and presence of feces in the compound of the households [AOR = 3.08, 95%CI: 1.41, 6.75] were associated with active trachoma in 1-9 years aged children living in the study setting. CONCLUSION The distribution of Active Trachoma among children 1-9 years aged in Households of the study area was found to be high. Monthly income, the time it took to get water for home use, and the presence of feces in household compounds were all linked to active trachoma in children living in the study area. As a result, continuous sanitary education on trachoma transmission and prevention should be strengthened in the district.
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- Matiyos Lema
- Department of public health, Institute of health sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Department of public health, Institute of health sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, Institute of health sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, Institute of health sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, Institute of health sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, Institute of health sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Asgedom YS, Melaku T, Gebrekidan AY, Meskele M, Asnake G, Alemu A, Efa AG, Haile KE, Kassie GA. Prevalence of active trachoma among 1-9 years of age children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079623. [PMID: 38991673 PMCID: PMC11243140 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to determine the pooled prevalence of active trachoma among 1-9 years old children in Ethiopia. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis were employed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews. DATA SOURCES Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, African Journal of Online and Google scholar databases were systematically explored to find studies published in English until July 2023. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The following criteria apply: (1) condition (Co): studies examined the prevalence of trachoma among children (1-9) years old; (2) context (Co): studies conducted in Ethiopia; (3) population (Pop): studies that were done among children (1-9) years old; (4) study type: observational studies and (5) language: studies published in English. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS The data were extracted using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. DerSimonian-Laird random effect model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of active trachoma among 1-9 years old children. Cochrane Q-tests and I2 statistics were used across studies to assess heterogeneity. To identify possible publication bias, Egger's test was performed. PRIMARY OUTCOME Prevalence of active trachoma among children aged (1-9 years old)". RESULTS Overall, a total of 42 articles with 235 005 study participants were included in the final analysis. The estimated pooled prevalence of active trachoma using random effect model was 24% (95% CI 20% to 27%). The subgroup analysis by region revealed that the highest prevalence of trachoma was 36% (95% CI 13% to 58%) in the Tigray region, and publication year revealed the prevalence of trachoma was decreasing from 32% to 19% after 2015. CONCLUSION In this review, the pooled prevalence of active trachoma was found to be high in Ethiopia compared with WHO threshold level. This underscores the need for increased focus on high-risk age groups to decrease trachoma and to achieve the elimination of trachoma from the country by 2030.
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- School of Public Health, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Midwifery, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Southern Nations, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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Dyer CEF, Kalua K, Chisambi AB, Wand H, McManus H, Liu B, Kaldor JM, Vaz Nery S. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Mass Drug Administration to Eliminate Trachoma as a Public Health Problem in Malawi. Ophthalmic Epidemiol 2024; 31:127-133. [PMID: 36987395 DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2023.2194409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Following a national population-based trachoma survey in Malawi one round of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) was carried out, with a post-MDA impact survey showing TF prevalence below 5% and considered eliminated as a public health problem. However, active trachoma was still present in over 200 children. We assessed whether water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) factors were associated with ongoing presence of TF in children aged 1-9 years following MDA. METHODS A secondary analysis was performed on a sub-set of the post-MDA impact survey data for children aged 1-9 years. We used a logistic regression analysis, adjusted for clustering at the household and village level. RESULTS Among 16,142 children aged 1-9 years, 209 (1.3%) had TF after MDA. Factors associated with a significantly lower odds of TF after MDA were living in a household with a handwashing facility (aOR: 0.37) and living in a household where water for washing is located further away from the home (30 min away aOR: 0.39, p = .034, or more than 1 h away aOR: 0.31, p = .018) compared with water in the yard. CONCLUSION The inverse association between a domestic handwashing facility and TF is consistent with previous findings, but the association of increasing distance to collect water for washing with a reduced risk of TF was unexpected and may reflect the impact of drought and unmeasured behavioural factors related to water usage. A more comprehensive collection of sociodemographic and WASH factor information in population-based trachoma surveys will provide insight into achieving and maintaining low levels of trachoma.
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- Clare E F Dyer
- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Blantyre Institute for Community Ophthalmology, Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Blantyre Institute for Community Ophthalmology, Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Senbete L, Adhena G. Magnitude of Active Trachoma Among Host and Refugee Children in Gambella Regional State, Ethiopia. Clin Ophthalmol 2024; 18:777-789. [PMID: 38495676 PMCID: PMC10941795 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s448870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Background Trachoma is a serious public health concern and cause of blindness globally. Despite its vulnerability to all ages, children are more vulnerable to its adverse outcomes and devastating complications. This study assessed the magnitude of trachoma among children in host and refugee communities in Gambella, Ethiopia. Methods A community-based comparative survey was done among 743 participants. Multistage sampling technique was used to select participants. Selected children were examined for trachoma using a 2.5x binocular loupe and graded using the World Health Organization (WHO) simplified grading system. A standardized, structured, and pretested tool was used to collect the data. Data were collected through interviews and observation. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to identify the associated factors. Variable with a p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The magnitude of active trachoma was 119 (16.5%; 95% CI: 13.5, 21.4) with 36 (14.5%; 95% CI: 11.9, 18.8) and 83 (17.5%; 95% CI: 14.3, 22.7) from refugees and host communities, respectively. Poor knowledge of caregiver about trachoma [AOR = 3.55, 95% CI: (1.48, 8.85)], presence of human feces near the house [AOR = 4.57, 95% CI: (1.84, 11.34)], presence of garbage near the house [AOR = 4.07, 95% CI: (1.34, 12.36)], and the presence of flies on the face of the child [AOR = 3.42, 95% CI: (1.32, 8.84)] were significantly associated factors with active trachoma. Conclusion Overall, one-sixth of children had experienced active trachoma. The magnitude of trachoma was higher in the host community compared to the refugees. Proper waste disposal and personal hygiene measures are important measures that should be addressed to tackle the problem.
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- Lissanu Senbete
- College of Medical and Health Science, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, International Medical Corps, Gambella, Ethiopia
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Getachew D, Woldekidan F, Ayele G, Bekele Y, Sleshi S, Tekalgn E, Worku T, Ayenew M, Bogale B, Asres A. High prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among school-aged children in Southwest Ethiopia. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2023; 17:e0011846. [PMID: 38100523 PMCID: PMC10756553 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Active trachoma is a highly contagious ongoing stage of trachoma that predominantly occurs during childhood in an endemic area. This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with active trachoma among school-aged children. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS A community-based analytical cross-sectional study was done from March 1st to June 30th, 2021, in Southwest Ethiopia's people's regional state. A total of 1292 school-aged children were surveyed. The quantitative data were collected using a pre-tested, structured interview-based questionnaire and observation check list. The World health organization (WHO) simplified trachoma grading system was used to assess stages of trachoma. In this study, the prevalence of active trachoma was 570(44.1%), 95% CI (41.4, 46.9). Also, age group 6-10; being female; flies at household (HH), flies on child's face, improved water source, improved sanitation, presence of ocular discharge, presence of nasal discharge, and unclean faces of the child were significantly associated with active trachoma. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE The very high prevalence of active trachoma in the study area is significantly associated with; age group 6-10, female gender, presence of flies in household and on child's face, presence of ocular and nasal discharge, unclean faces, improved water source, improved sanitation in the household. Thus, environmental sanitation and facial cleans trachoma elimination strategy should be intensified in the study area.
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- Dawit Getachew
- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Ethiopian Defense University, Bishoftu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
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Shafi Abdurahman O, Last A, Macleod D, Habtamu E, Versteeg B, Dumessa G, Guye M, Nure R, Adugna D, Miecha H, Greenland K, Burton MJ. Trachoma risk factors in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2023; 17:e0011679. [PMID: 37934731 PMCID: PMC10629622 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness, is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). Despite enormous disease control efforts and encouraging progress, trachoma remains a significant public health problem in 44 countries. Ethiopia has the greatest burden of trachoma worldwide, however, robust data exploring transmission risk factors and the association between socio-economic status is lacking from some regions. This is the first study to investigate these factors in this South-Eastern region of Oromia, Ethiopia. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS A total of 1211 individuals were enrolled from 247 households in Shashemene Rural district in Oromia Region between 11th April and 25th June 2018, of whom 628 (51.9%) were female and 526 (43.4%) were children aged 1-9 years. Three standardised ophthalmic nurses examined each participant for the presence of active trachoma using the WHO simplified trachoma grading system. Conjunctival swab samples were collected from the upper tarsal conjunctiva of the left eye of each participant. Ct was detected using quantitative PCR. Risk factor data were collected through structured interviews and direct observations. Clinical signs of trachomatous inflammation-follicular among children aged 1-9 (TF1-9) were observed in at least one eye of 106/526 (20.2%) and trachomatous inflammation-intense among children aged 1-9 (TI1-9) were observed in at least one eye of 10/526 (1.9%). We detected Ct by PCR in 23 individuals, of whom 18 (78.3%) were in children aged 1-9 years. Among the 106 children aged 1-9 years with TF, 12 (11.3%) were Ct PCR positive and among 20 children aged 1-9 years with TI, 4 (20.0%) were Ct PCR positive. In a multivariable model, adjusting for household clustering, active trachoma was associated with younger age, the poorest households (aOR = 2.56, 95% CI 1.21-5.51), presence of flies on the face (aOR = 2.87, 95% CI 1.69-6.46), and ocular discharge (aOR = 1.89, 95% CI 1.03-3.24). Pre-school children face washing more than once a day had lower odds of having active trachoma (aOR = 0.59, 95% CI 0.19-0.84). The same was true for washing children's clothing at least once per week (aOR = 0.27, 95% CI 0.33-1.02). CONCLUSION/SIGNIFICANCE Younger age, personal hygiene in this age group (presence of ocular and nasal discharges, infrequent washing of faces and clothing) and fly-eye contacts are potential risk factors for trachoma in this setting, suggesting that hygiene interventions and environmental improvements are required to suppress transmission to ensure sustained reduction in disease burden Further studies are needed to evaluate these interventions for trachoma control and elimination. Trachoma remains a disease associated with lower socio-economic status, emphasising the need for continued implementation of control measures in addition to poverty reduction interventions in this region.
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- Oumer Shafi Abdurahman
- International Centre for Eye Health, Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- The Fred Hollows Foundation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- The Fred Hollows Foundation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- The Fred Hollows Foundation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Environmental Health Group, Department for Disease Control, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical. Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
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Kebede F, Jamal M. Prevalence of active trachoma infection and associated factors post-war resettled population in raya kobo districts, North East Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study in 2022. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1486. [PMID: 37554953 PMCID: PMC10404653 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Background Active trachoma infection poses a serious threat to public health, particularly for those who live in an unprivileged area and has practiced open-field defecation. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of active trachoma infection and associated factors in the post-war resettled population in Raya Kobo district, North East Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study in 2022. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 602 participants randomly selected in 14 slum villages in Raya Kobo from February 16th to March 30th, 2023. After the data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and entered into Epi-data version 3.2. The study participants were chosen using a two-stage sampling process. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors for active trachoma infection. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were claimed for the strength of association at p < 0.05. Results Overall, 602 (99.9%) study participants were included in the final analysis. At the end of the study period, 126 (20.9) participants developed active trachoma infection. On multivariable analysis, were aged ≥45 years (AOR = 7.9, 95% CI = 2.4-25.3), history of eye infection (AOR = 3.7, 95% CI = 2.4-10.4, p = 0.001), were poor wealth index (AOR = 9.2, 95% CI = 2.7-23.7), having separated kitchen (AOR = 4.05, 95% CI = 1.86-8.86), living with animals (AOR = 5.92, 95% CI = 2.31-14.7) and having got administration of mass-drug (AOR = 8.9, 95% CI = 2.36-33.6) were significant risk factors for active trachoma infection. Whereas, face washing practice regularly (AOR = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.127-0.43), and toilet availability (AOR = 0.35, 95% CI = 0.20-0.97) were preventive factors for active trachoma infection. Conclusion A significant prevalence of active trachoma infection was reported in the area as compared with previous findings and urgent clinical intervention, and the WHO critical SAFE strategies (surgery, antibiotics, facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement) implementation is highly needed in the area. In addition, healthcare providers should focus on information dissemination on proper latrine utilization, and washing the face regularly to prevent active trachoma infection is highly recommended.
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- Fassikaw Kebede
- Department of Epidemiology and BiostaticsCollege of Health ScienceWoldia UniversityWoldiaEthiopia
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- Mersa Health CentreHabru Woreda North WolloNorth WolloEthiopia
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Tuke D, Etu E, Shalemo E. Active Trachoma Prevalence and Related Variables among Children in a Pastoralist Community in Southern Ethiopia in 2021: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2023; 108:252-260. [PMID: 36623488 PMCID: PMC9896328 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.22-0521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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An estimated 30% of trachoma burden is borne by Ethiopia. Data on the prevalence of active trachoma and related factors in a pastoralist population are currently lacking. Additionally, no research has been conducted in the Oromia, Guji Zone of the Liben District. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 538 children 1-9 years old in the pastoralist community of the Liben District from March 1 to April 30, 2021. A multistage systematic sampling method was applied to choose the sample. A structured questionnaire and WHO's trachoma grading scheme were used to identify active trachoma. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were fitted to determine associated factors. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated to decide the level of significance: 157 (29.2%) (95% CI: 24.9, 33.1) of children had clinical signs of active trachoma, 103 (66%) had trachomatous follicles, 41 (26%) had trachomatous intense, and 13 (8%) had both. There was an independent relationship between active trachoma and open defecation (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.75; 95% CI: 1.24, 6.09), defecating outside close to a house (AOR: 2.5; 95% CI: 1.07, 6.08), not having a latrine (AOR: 3.70; 95% CI: 1.60, 8.60), children who did not wash their faces with soap (AOR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.10, 3.07), and being in a widowed household (AOR: 3.26; 95% CI: 1.57, 6.63). The study's findings revealed that about one-third of the children had clinical signs of trachoma. Research indicates that trachoma is a major concern for children in rural communities. Therefore, attention to trachoma control with antibiotics, facial hygiene, and environmental sanitation is strongly encouraged.
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- Dedefo Tuke
- The Fred Hollows Foundation Ethiopia, Nagele, Ethiopia;,Address correspondence to Dedefo Tuke, The Fred Hollows Foundation Ethiopia, Guji Zone, Nagele, Ethiopia. E-mail:
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Shashemene, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Shashemene, Ethiopia
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Mekonnen J, Kassim J, Ahmed M, Gebeyehu N. Prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children 1-9 years old at Arsi Negele Town, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Southern Ethiopia. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0273808. [PMID: 36206245 PMCID: PMC9543983 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trachoma is a public health issue in more than 50 nations worldwide, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where hundreds of millions of people are considered blind. Ethiopia is projected to have 30% of the global active trachoma burden. The frequency of Trachoma Folliculitis in children aged 1 to 9 years old is 30% in the Oromia Region. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of active trachoma and associated variables among children aged 1 to 9 years old in Arsi Negele Town, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, December 24-26, 2019. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Arsi Negele town community on December 24-26, 2019. A total of 178 study volunteers were recruited using a single population proportion formula and assigned to families in the town's three kebeles in proportion. A simple random selection procedure was used to choose study participants from the identified households. Madda Walabu University provided ethical approval, and different government structures provided letters of permission. Pre-tested structured questionnaires and binocular loupes X 2.5 were used to collect data from either mothers or fathers of eligible children for eye examination; torches with bottles of alcohol were used to gather data from either mothers or fathers of eligible children for eye examination. For analysis, data was entered into (IBM, SPSS) version 22. To assess factors associated with active trachoma, bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were used. The crude and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated to investigate the degree of association between the independent variables and active trachoma. Multivariate logistic regression was used to find connections between dependent and independent variables with a p≤ 0.05 confidence levels and a 95% confidence interval. RESULT The prevalence of active trachoma was determined to be 21.91% TF among 178 children aged 1 to 9 years. Flies on children's faces (AOR = 3.427; 95 percent CI: 1.432-8.171), unclean children's faces (AOR = 3.99; 95 percent CI: 1.427-11.158), face washing habits (AOR = 3.064; 95 percent CI: 1.273-7.373), and not using soap while face washing (AOR = 4.564; 95 percent CI 1.561-13.342) were found to be statistically significant associated factors with the prevalence of active trachoma. CONCLUSION The prevalence of active trachoma was found to be relatively high. Face washing practices and the lack of soap use while washing faces were found as associated factors requiring optimal interventions to prevent trachoma infection among children aged 1-9 years in Arsi Negele town.
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- Jemal Mekonnen
- Department of Malaria Prevention & Control, West Arsi Zone Health Office, Shashemene, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Science, Madda Walabu University, Shashemene campus, Shashemene, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Health Science, Madda Walabu University, Shashemene Campus, Shashemene, Ethiopia
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Brady CJ, Cockrell RC, Aldrich LR, Wolle MA, West SK. A Virtual Reading Center Model Using Crowdsourcing to Grade Photographs for Trachoma: Validation Study (Preprint). J Med Internet Res 2022; 25:e41233. [PMID: 37023420 PMCID: PMC10132003 DOI: 10.2196/41233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As trachoma is eliminated, skilled field graders become less adept at correctly identifying active disease (trachomatous inflammation-follicular [TF]). Deciding if trachoma has been eliminated from a district or if treatment strategies need to be continued or reinstated is of critical public health importance. Telemedicine solutions require both connectivity, which can be poor in the resource-limited regions of the world in which trachoma occurs, and accurate grading of the images. OBJECTIVE Our purpose was to develop and validate a cloud-based "virtual reading center" (VRC) model using crowdsourcing for image interpretation. METHODS The Amazon Mechanical Turk (AMT) platform was used to recruit lay graders to interpret 2299 gradable images from a prior field trial of a smartphone-based camera system. Each image received 7 grades for US $0.05 per grade in this VRC. The resultant data set was divided into training and test sets to internally validate the VRC. In the training set, crowdsourcing scores were summed, and the optimal raw score cutoff was chosen to optimize kappa agreement and the resulting prevalence of TF. The best method was then applied to the test set, and the sensitivity, specificity, kappa, and TF prevalence were calculated. RESULTS In this trial, over 16,000 grades were rendered in just over 60 minutes for US $1098 including AMT fees. After choosing an AMT raw score cut point to optimize kappa near the World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed level of 0.7 (with a simulated 40% prevalence TF), crowdsourcing was 95% sensitive and 87% specific for TF in the training set with a kappa of 0.797. All 196 crowdsourced-positive images received a skilled overread to mimic a tiered reading center and specificity improved to 99%, while sensitivity remained above 78%. Kappa for the entire sample improved from 0.162 to 0.685 with overreads, and the skilled grader burden was reduced by over 80%. This tiered VRC model was then applied to the test set and produced a sensitivity of 99% and a specificity of 76% with a kappa of 0.775 in the entire set. The prevalence estimated by the VRC was 2.70% (95% CI 1.84%-3.80%) compared to the ground truth prevalence of 2.87% (95% CI 1.98%-4.01%). CONCLUSIONS A VRC model using crowdsourcing as a first pass with skilled grading of positive images was able to identify TF rapidly and accurately in a low prevalence setting. The findings from this study support further validation of a VRC and crowdsourcing for image grading and estimation of trachoma prevalence from field-acquired images, although further prospective field testing is required to determine if diagnostic characteristics are acceptable in real-world surveys with a low prevalence of the disease.
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- Christopher J Brady
- Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States
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- Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States
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- Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States
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- Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Chavda VP, Pandya A, Kypreos E, Patravale V, Apostolopoulos V. Chlamydia trachomatis: quest for an eye-opening vaccine breakthrough. Expert Rev Vaccines 2022; 21:771-781. [PMID: 35470769 DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2022.2061461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Chlamydia trachomatis, commonly referred to as chlamydia (a bacterium), is a common sexually transmitted infection, and if attended to early, it can be treatable. However, if left untreated it can lead to serious consequences. C. trachomatis infects both females and males although its occurrence in females is more common, and it can spread to the eyes causing disease and in some case blindness. AREA COVERED With ongoing attempts in the most impoverished regions of the country, trachoma will be eradicated as a blinding disease by the year 2022. A prophylactic vaccine candidate with established safety and efficacy is a cogent tool to achieve this goal. This manuscript covers the vaccine development programs for chlamydial infection. EXPERT OPINION Currently, the Surgery Antibiotics Facial Environmental (SAFE) program is being implemented in endemic countries in order to reduce transmission and control of the disease. Vaccines have been shown over the years to protect against infectious diseases. Charge variant-based adjuvant can also be used for the successful delivery of chlamydial specific antigen for efficient vaccine delivery through nano delivery platform. Thus, a vaccine against C. trachomatis would be of great public health benefit.
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- Vivek P Chavda
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, L M College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai India
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- Department of Immunology, Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne VIC Australia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai India
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- Department of Immunology, Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne VIC Australia
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Belsti Y, Fekadu SA, Assem AS. Active trachoma prevalence and its associated factors among children aged 1-9 years in rural residents of Lare District, Southwest Ethiopia. Int J Ophthalmol 2021; 14:1756-1764. [PMID: 34804867 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2021.11.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To determine the prevalence of active trachoma and its associated factors among children in Lare District, Southwest Ethiopia, 2019. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 620 participants were recruited using a multi-stage sampling technique. A structured questionnaire, torch, and magnifying loupes were used for data collection. The data was entered into epidemiological information and exported to statistical package for social science version 20 for analysis. The bi-variable and multivariable Logistic regression analysis model was fitted to identify factors associated with active trachoma. Odds ratio with a 95%CI was used to show the direction and strength of association between independent and outcome variables. RESULTS A total of 610 children participated in this study with a response rate of 98.39%. The prevalence of active trachoma was 132 (21.60%; 95%CI: 18.40-24.70). Family size being 6-9 (AOR=2.34; 95%CI: 1.14-5.02), presence of more than two preschool children in a house (AOR=2.04; 95%CI: 1.12-3.70), open field waste disposal system (AOR=2.62; 95%CI: 1.00-6.80) and type of latrine being uncovered (AOR=4.12; 95%CI: 2.00-8.51) were positively associated with active trachoma. On the other side, water consumption being 40-60 liters per day was a protective factor for active trachoma. CONCLUSION The prevalence of active trachoma is high among children aged 1-9y in Lare District. Uncovered latrine, open field waste disposal system, family sizes of 6-9, and the presence of more than two preschool children in a house are associated with the occurrence of active trachoma. On the other side, water consumption of 40-60 liters is a protective factor.
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- Yitayeh Belsti
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar 196, Ethiopia
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- Department of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar 196, Ethiopia
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- Department of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar 196, Ethiopia
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Kedir S, Lemnuro K, Yesse M, Abdella B, Muze M, Mustefa A, Musema M, Hussen L. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Active Trachoma among Children 1-9 years of Age in the Catchment Population of Tora Primary Hospital, Silte zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2020. Open Ophthalmol J 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1874364102115010108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background:
Trachoma is the foremost cause of wide-reaching, preventable blindness. According to the World Health Organization report, nearly 1.3 million human beings are sightless due to trachoma, whereas about eighty-four million are hurt from active trachoma. A survey revealed that the countrywide prevalence of active trachoma among children aged 1–9 years in Ethiopia was 40.1%. Limited data are present regarding the study area; therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the magnitude and factors associated with active trachoma among 1-9 years of children in the catchment population of Tora Primary Hospital, South Ethiopia.
Methods:
A community-based cross-sectional study was performed on 589 children in a study place from February 15 to March 13, 2020. We used Epi data program version 3.1 and SPSS version 20 for data entry and analysis, respectively.
Results:
The overall occurrence of active trachoma in the catchment was 29.4% [CI=25.7, 33.12]. Of these cases, the trachomatous follicle (TF) 90.9%, TI (4.8%), and combination of TF/TI (4.2%) were found. Households’ educational status, frequency of face washing, knowledge about trachoma, source of water for washing purposes, and garbage disposal system were the independently associated factors of active trachoma.
Conclusion:
In this study area, the occurrence of active trachoma was high. Hence, it needs instant attention, such as constructing a responsiveness application in the community, inspiring children and parents to try out face washing, improving knowledge about trachoma and appropriate excreta disposal.
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Ayelgn K, Guadu T, Getachew A. Low prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1-9 years in rural communities of Metema District, Northwest Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study. Ital J Pediatr 2021; 47:114. [PMID: 34001198 PMCID: PMC8127303 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-021-01064-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trachoma is an infectious disease of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and transmitted via contact with eye discharge from infected persons and leading to blindness worldwide. Children less than 9 years of age affected more seriously. The disease is common where access to water and sanitation are limited. OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1-9 years in rural communities of Metema District, West Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. METHOD A community based cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 792 children aged 1-9 years old in Metema district from April to May 2018. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Pretested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and eye examination using binocular loupe to differentiate trachoma cases was the data collection methods and tools. The bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression model was employed for analysis. P-value < 0.05 was considered to declare statistical significance. RESULTS A total of 752 children aged l-9 years were enrolled in this study with response rate of 94.9%. The overall prevalence of active trachoma among the study participants was 11.8% (95% CI, 9.5-13.9). Unprotected source of water (AOR = 4.7; 95% CI: 2.5-8.9), lower household water consumption (AOR = 2.8; 95% CI: 1.3-6.0), improper latrine utilization (AOR = 3.2; 95% CI: 1.5-6.7), and frequency of face washing once per day (AOR = 5.3; 95% CI: 1.2-26.6) were the factors significantly associated with active trachoma. CONCLUSION The current study revealed a lower overall prevalence of active trachoma (11.8%) than the WHO threshold prevalence (20%) used to declare it as a severe public health problem. All residents and health professional should collaborate on trachoma prevention by implementing the WHO SAFE strategy- surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics, facial cleanliness and environmental improvement for further trachoma elimination.
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- Kessete Ayelgn
- Amhara Region West Gondar Health Department, Northwest Ethiopia, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
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Brito CMGD, Medeiros ZMD, Barbosa CC, Montarroyos UR, Ferraz C, Vieira MDT, Lopes MDFC, Gouveia GC. Prevalence of trachoma in Pernambuco State, Brazil (2014-2015). Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo 2021; 63:e29. [PMID: 33852712 PMCID: PMC8046508 DOI: 10.1590/s1678-9946202163029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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To estimate the prevalence of cases of trachoma in the population at social risk
aged 1-9 years in Pernambuco State and its mesoregions. This was a
cross-sectional study in which secondary data from the National Household Survey
on Trachoma (2014-2015) were analyzed. The study covered 96 census tracts
distributed across the mesoregions of Pernambuco State (Metropolitan Region of
Recife, Zona da Mata, Agreste, Sertao do Sao Francisco and Sertao Pernambucano).
The study included all homes with children aged 1-9 years, and all of them were
examined for trachoma, using the WHO criteria. Among the total of 7,423 children
aged 1-9 years who participated in this survey, 446 presented with active
trachoma. Thus, the prevalence of trachoma in Pernambuco State, in children
between 1-9 years old was 6.65%, and it was higher among children aged 5-9 years
(7.12%) and among girls (7.23%). This result was seen in the majority of the
mesoregions studied, except in the Zona da Mata and Sertao do Sao Francisco,
where there were higher prevalences in the age group of 1-4 years (5.55%) and
among boys (5.90%). A tendency towards a higher prevalence between 1 and 6 years
of age was observed. The follicular trachoma continues to be an important public
health problem in Pernambuco State. It particularly affects poor people,
including those living in urban areas of the State.
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- Cintia Michele Gondim de Brito
- Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.,Secretaria de Saúde, I Região de Saúde, Departamento da Vigilância em Saúde, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.,Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto Aggeu Magalhães, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Secretaria de Saúde, I Região de Saúde, Departamento da Vigilância em Saúde, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.,Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto Aggeu Magalhães, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Designing multi-epitope subunit vaccine for ocular trachoma infection using Chlamydia trachomatis polymorphic membrane proteins G. INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE UNLOCKED 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2021.100764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Glagn Abdilwohab M, Hailemariam Abebo Z. High Prevalence of Clinically Active Trachoma and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Preschool-Aged Children in Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, Southern Ethiopia. Clin Ophthalmol 2020; 14:3709-3718. [PMID: 33173269 PMCID: PMC7646451 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s282567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of irreversible blindness. In areas where trachoma is endemic, active trachoma is common among preschool-aged children, with varying magnitude. There is a dearth of information on the prevalence of active trachoma among preschool-aged children (the most affected segment of the population). Purpose The study aimed to assess the prevalence of clinically active trachoma and its associated risk factors among preschool-aged children in Arba Minch Health and Demographic surveillance site, Southern Ethiopia. Patients and Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 831 preschool-aged children from May 01 to June 16, 2019. A pre-tested and structured interviewer-administered Open Data Kit survey tool was used to collect data. The study participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique by allocating a proportion to each kebeles. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify associated factors. The level of statistical significance was set at a p-value of less than 0.05 in multivariable logistic regression. Results The overall prevalence of clinically active trachoma among preschool-aged children was 17.8% with 95% CI (15%, 20%). Time taken to obtain water for greater than thirty minutes (AOR=2.8,95% CI: 1.62, 5.09), presence of animal pens in the living compound (AOR=5.1, 95% CI: 3.15, 8.33), improper solid waste disposal (AOR=7.8,95% CI: 4.68,13.26), improper latrine utilization (AOR=2.5, 95% CI: 1.63,3.94), a child with unclean face (AOR=3.5, 95% CI: 2.12,5.97) had higher odds of active trachoma. Conclusion The prevalence of clinically active trachoma among pre-school aged children was high. "Facial cleanliness" and "Environmental improvement" components of the SAFE strategy are vital components in working towards the 2020 target of eliminating trachoma. Therefore, stakeholders at different hierarchies need to exert continuing efforts to integrate the trachoma prevention and control programs with other public health programs, with water sanitation and hygiene programs and with the education system.
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- Mustefa Glagn Abdilwohab
- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch Town, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch Town, Ethiopia
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Prevalence of Active Trachoma and Associated Factors in Areka Town, South Ethiopia, 2018. Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis 2020; 2020:8635191. [PMID: 33123195 PMCID: PMC7585665 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8635191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Globally, 1.2 billion people live in trachoma endemic areas, 40.6 million people are suffering from active trachoma, and 48.5% of the global burden of active trachoma is distributed in five countries including Ethiopia. However, there is no evidence or no conducted survey/research data or document regarding trachoma prevalence in Areka Town. We, therefore, did a study to assess the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors in Areka Town in South Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was employed. A total of 586 children aged 1-9 years were involved. We compiled a structured questionnaire from the relevant literature and pretested before use. A range of data was collected on the sociodemographic, facility, and service-related, and environmental factors. The outcome variable was measured by using frequencies, cross-tabulation, and percent. Multivariate logistic regression was applied to control potential confounders and to identify the predictors. Results This study revealed that 37.9% of children aged 1-9 years have active trachoma (95% CI: 34%-42%). Households without latrine (AOR = 6.88; 95% CI: 2.13-22.18), openly disposing domestically produced waste (AOR = 4.62; 95% CI: 2.41-8.83), cooking in the same room (AOR = 5.13; 95% CI: 2.21-11.88), and using the cooking room without a window (AOR = 2.28; 95% CI: 1.11-4.69) were more likely to have their children develop active trachoma. Similarly, children with caretakers having inadequate knowledge about trachoma (AOR = 8.10; 95% CI: 2.04-32.17) were more likely to develop active trachoma. However, households consuming more than 20 liters of water per day were 82% (AOR = 0.18; 95% CI: 0.07-0.44) less likely to have their children develop active trachoma while compared to those consuming less than the figure. Conclusions The prevalence of active trachoma in the children aged 1-9 years in the study area was found to be high, and it is much higher than the WHO elimination threshold.
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Basha GW, Woya AA, Tekile AK. Prevalence and risk factors of active trachoma among primary school children of Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia. Indian J Ophthalmol 2020; 68:750-754. [PMID: 32317440 PMCID: PMC7350479 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_143_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Purpose: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness in the world. It is caused by conjunctival infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of active trachoma among primary school children in Amhara region, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2018. Data on sociodemographic and health characteristics of a child were collected using a structured questionnaire and eye examination for this study. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression statistical analyses were used to determine the prevalence and risk factors of active trachoma among primary school children living in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia. Results: The prevalence of active trachoma among primary school children living in Amhara region was 10.3% in this study. The results of multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that children who wash their face at least two times per day (AOR = 0.37, 95% CI: 0.14–0.97), children with no flies on their face (AOR = 0.12, 95% CI: 0.10–0.30) had significantly lower risk of being infected by trachoma and children of households who spend 30 min to 1 h to fetch water (AOR = 10.02, 95% CI: 1.10–93.53) had significantly higher risk of being infected by trachoma in the study area. Conclusion: The result of this study showed that risk factors: frequency of face washing per day, presence of flies on child's face during interview, and time required to fetch water for the household were found to be significantly associated with trachoma. Therefore, the study recommends that any concerned bodies directed at prevention and control of trachoma among primary school children living in Amhara region should give special attention to these factors. Implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, Environmental improvement) strategy was recommended for the effective prevention and control of trachoma in the study area since the prevalence of active trachoma, 10.3% was higher than the WHO recommended thresholds (>10% prevalence).
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- Garoma W Basha
- Department of Statistics, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Statistics, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Statistics, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
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Reda G, Yemane D, Gebreyesus A. Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among 1-9 years old children in Deguatemben, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018: community cross-sectional study. BMC Ophthalmol 2020; 20:144. [PMID: 32293359 PMCID: PMC7161230 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-020-01394-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trachoma is a contagious infection of the eye. World Health Organization recommended three rounds of mass drug administration in districts where the prevalence of trachomatous follicular (TF) is ≥10% in children aged 1-9 years. Mass drug distribution was given to residents for three consecutive years with more than 90% coverage. However, the prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma in the study community after the intervention was not yet determined. Thus, this deals with the prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children aged 1-9 years. METHODS We conducted a Community based cross-sectional study among 502 children aged 1-9 in March 2018 in Deguatemben. A multi-stage sampling technique was applied. Selected children were examined for trachoma using 2.5x binocular loupe and graded based on the WHO simplified grading system. Mothers were interviewed for factors associated with trachoma using a structured questionnaire. Data was entered on Epi-Info and exported to SPSS for analysis. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were done with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) at a p-value < 0.05 for the final model. RESULTS The prevalence of active trachoma was found 21.5% (95% CI: 17.8-25.1%). Being 1 to 4 years old [AOR (95% CI) = 6.81(2.00-23.11)], not washing face [AOR (95% CI) =9.31(1.13-77.66)], not using soap [AOR (95% CI) =5.84(1.87-18.21)], unclean face [AOR(95% CI) = 18.22(4.93-69.32)] and mother's knowledge [AOR (95% CI) =0.06(0.02-0.19)] were found as independent predictors. CONCLUSION The prevalence declined from the baseline, but it is still a public health problem in the district. Personal-related factors were found to be associated with the disease. Health education of "Facial cleanness" and related factors is recommended to increase knowledge of the mothers on their children's care in addition to the provision of antibiotics.
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- College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, P.O.BOX:1871, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
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- College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, P.O.BOX:1871, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia.
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Gebrie A, Alebel A, Zegeye A, Tesfaye B, Wagnew F. Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Infect Dis 2019; 19:1073. [PMID: 31864307 PMCID: PMC6925509 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4686-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trachoma is the commonest infectious cause of blindness. It is prevalent in areas where personal and community hygiene is poor, and it mainly affects deprived and marginalized communities most importantly in Ethiopia. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia. METHOD A systematic review and meta-analysis was employed to determine the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children in Ethiopia. We searched databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, EMBASE and Cochrane Library. To estimate the prevalence, studies reporting the prevalence of active trachoma and its associated factors were included. Data were extracted using a standardized data extraction format prepared in Microsoft excel and the analysis was done using STATA 14 statistical software. To assess heterogeneity, the Cochrane Q test statistics and I2 test were used. Since the included studies revealed considerable heterogeneity, a random effect meta- analysis model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of active trachoma. Moreover, the association between factors and active trachoma were examined. RESULTS The result of 30 eligible studies showed that the overall prevalence of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia was 26.9% (95% CI: 22.7, 31.0%). In the subgroup analysis, while the highest prevalence was reported in SNNP (35.8%; 95% CI: 22.7, 48.8), the lowest prevalence was reported in Oromia region (20.2%; 95% CI: 12.2, 28.2). Absence of latrine: OR 6.0 (95% CI 2.0, 17.5), the unclean faces of children: OR 5.5 (95% CI 2.8, 10.9), and no reported use of soap for washing: OR 3.3 (95% CI 1.8, 6.0) have shown a positive association with active trachoma among children. CONCLUSION From this review, it has been concluded that active trachoma among children is still a public health problem in different districts of Ethiopia. The prevalence of almost all studies are significantly higher than WHO target for elimination. Absence of latrine, unclean faces of children, no reported use of soap for washing are the important factors associated with active trachoma among children.
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- Alemu Gebrie
- Department of Biomedical Science, School of Medicine, Debre Markos University, P.O. Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, School of Medicine, Debre Markos University, P.O. Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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de Brito CMG, Barbosa CC, de Andrade SMC, de Oliveira ALS, Montarroyos UR, Ferraz C, Vieira MDT, Lopes MDFC, Gouveia GC, de Medeiros ZM. Household Survey of Trachoma among Children Living in Pernambuco, Brazil. Pathogens 2019; 8:pathogens8040263. [PMID: 31775360 PMCID: PMC6963545 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens8040263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study analyzed the association between individual and household factors and the incidence of trachoma among a population aged between 1 and 9 years in the state of Pernambuco. This was a population-based household study conducted using a population-based sample of residents from 96 census sectors of the 1778 sectors considered to be at social risk in the state. The estimated odds ratio of the univariate analysis presented a confidence interval of 95%. Weights and clusters were adjusted through the Generalized Linear and Latent Mixed Model (GLLAM) method. Trachoma cases were the dependent variable in the multivariate analysis. The independent variables were selected through the stepwise forward method, with an input criterion of 20% (p < 0.20) and an output criterion of 10% (p < 0.10). The prevalence was 6.65%. Trachoma was associated with a female sex, age of 5–9 years, either the absence of use or infrequent use of soap to wash the hands and face, the presence of nasal secretion, a lack of piped water from a public supply system, a greater number of rooms used for sleeping, a greater number of people living in the same household, and a family income of up to one minimum monthly wage. The prevalence of follicular trachoma in Pernambuco was higher than what is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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- Cintia Michele Gondim de Brito
- University of Pernambuco, Recife 50100130, Pernambuco, Brazil; (U.R.M.)
- Department of Epidemiological Surveillance, First Healthcare Region of the Health Department of the State of Pernambuco, Recife 50050911, Pernambuco, Brazil;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-(81)-991388298
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- Department of Epidemiological Surveillance, First Healthcare Region of the Health Department of the State of Pernambuco, Recife 50050911, Pernambuco, Brazil;
- Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Recife 50740465, Pernambuco, Brazil; (S.M.C.d.A.); (A.L.S.d.O.); (G.C.G.)
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Recife 50740465, Pernambuco, Brazil; (S.M.C.d.A.); (A.L.S.d.O.); (G.C.G.)
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Recife 50740465, Pernambuco, Brazil; (S.M.C.d.A.); (A.L.S.d.O.); (G.C.G.)
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- Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670901 Pernambuco, Brazil;
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Recife 50740465, Pernambuco, Brazil; (S.M.C.d.A.); (A.L.S.d.O.); (G.C.G.)
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- University of Pernambuco, Recife 50100130, Pernambuco, Brazil; (U.R.M.)
- Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Recife 50740465, Pernambuco, Brazil; (S.M.C.d.A.); (A.L.S.d.O.); (G.C.G.)
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WoldeKidan E, Daka D, Legesse D, Laelago T, Betebo B. Prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1 to 9 years in rural communities of Lemo district, southern Ethiopia: community based cross sectional study. BMC Infect Dis 2019; 19:886. [PMID: 31651236 PMCID: PMC6813116 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4495-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trachoma, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading infectious cause of blindness. It is transmitted via personal contact with infected ocular and nasal secretions by hands, fomites and eye- seeking flies. Active trachoma is more common among children aged 1 to 9 years. The objective of this study was determining the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1 to 9 years in rural community of Lemo district. METHODS Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April, 2018 in rural community of Lemo district. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 589 study participants. Data were collected by using structured pre-tested questionnaire, physical examination and observation. Binocular loupe was used to identify active trachoma cases. The data were entered by using EPi-data version 3.1 and analyzed by SPSS. Binary logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with active trachoma. Variables with p-value < 0.05 in the multivariable analysis were used to declare significance of association. RESULT Eighty seven (15.2%) children were positive for active trachoma. Absence of solid waste disposal pit (AOR = 2.20, 95% CI (1.12-4.37), do not use latrine as reported by respondent (AOR = 7.53, 95% CI (2.86-19.84), do not use soap for face washing as reported by respondent (AOR =2.3, 95% CI (1.32-4.12), washing face frequency as reported by respondent (AOR = 1.86, 95% CI (1.06-3.26), and family size greater than five (AOR = 1.96, 95% CI (1.06-3.67) were significantly associated with active trachoma. CONCLUSION Active trachoma among children aged 1 to 9 years is high. Do not use latrine, do not use soap for face washing, and face washing frequency in a day as reported by respondents and family size were associated with active trachoma. Access to adequate water and sanitation can be important components in working towards eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Therefore, prompt measures must be taken by concerned bodies to increase access to adequate water and sanitation facilities.
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- Endale WoldeKidan
- Public health emergency management, Hadiya zone health department, Hossana, Ethiopia
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- Department of medical laboratory, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of epidemiology, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of nursing, Wachemo University, Durame campus, Durame, Ethiopia
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- Public health emergency management, Hadiya zone health department, Hossana, Ethiopia
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Booth M, Clements A. Neglected Tropical Disease Control - The Case for Adaptive, Location-specific Solutions. Trends Parasitol 2018; 34:272-282. [PMID: 29500033 DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The world is experiencing environmental and social change at an unprecedented rate, with the effects being felt at local, regional, and international scales. This phenomenon may disrupt interventions against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that operate on the basis of linear scaling and 'one-size-fits-all'. Here we argue that investment in field-based data collection and building modelling capacity is required; that it is important to consider unintended consequences of interventions; that inferences can be drawn from wildlife ecology; and that interventions should become more location-specific. Collectively, these ideas underpin the development of adaptive decision-support tools that are sufficiently flexible to address emerging issues within the Anthropocene.
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- Mark Booth
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, UK.
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- Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Australia
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