Trachoma Mapping in Gombe State, Nigeria: Results of 11 Local Government Area Surveys. (1st November 2016)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- Trachoma Mapping in Gombe State, Nigeria: Results of 11 Local Government Area Surveys. (1st November 2016)
- Main Title:
- Trachoma Mapping in Gombe State, Nigeria: Results of 11 Local Government Area Surveys
- Authors:
- Mpyet, Caleb
Muhammad, Nasiru
Adamu, Mohammed Dantani
Muazu, Habila
Umar, Murtala Muhammad
Alada, Joel
Onyebuchi, Uwazoeke
Olamiju, Fracisca
Isiyaku, Sunday
William, Adamani
Willis, Rebecca
Flueckiger, Rebecca Mann
Pavluck, Alexandre
Chu, Brian K.
Mohammed, Danjuma
Olobio, Nicholas
Solomon, Anthony W. - Abstract:
- ABSTRACT: Purpose : To determine the need or otherwise for establishment of a trachoma elimination program in Gombe State, Nigeria, by estimating the population-based prevalence of trachoma in each Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe. Methods : Using a multi-stage, systematic, random, and quasi-random sampling approach and Global Trachoma Mapping Project support, we selected 25 clusters in each LGA. In each cluster, we selected 25 households and all consenting residents aged 1 year and older were examined for trachomatous inflammation–follicular (TF) and trichiasis, using the World Health Organization simplified grading scheme. Results : No LGA in Gombe State had a TF prevalence ≥5% in 1–9-year-olds. All LGAs had trichiasis prevalences above the elimination threshold and should be targeted for community-based delivery of trichiasis surgery. Only three LGAs had household-level improved wash water access of greater than 80%. Access to improved sanitation facilities was also poor as household access to improved sanitation facilities was above 80% in only one LGA. Conclusion : A trachoma program focused on delivery of trichiasis surgery is required in Gombe. Improvements in water and sanitation, through engagement with other sectors, are necessary.
- Is Part Of:
- Ophthalmic epidemiology. Volume 23:Number 6(2016)
- Journal:
- Ophthalmic epidemiology
- Issue:
- Volume 23:Number 6(2016)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 23, Issue 6 (2016)
- Year:
- 2016
- Volume:
- 23
- Issue:
- 6
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2016-0023-0006-0000
- Page Start:
- 406
- Page End:
- 411
- Publication Date:
- 2016-11-01
- Subjects:
- Blindness -- prevalence -- sanitation -- trachoma -- trichiasis surgery -- water
Blindness -- Prevention -- Periodicals
Eye -- Diseases -- Epidemiology -- Periodicals
Ophthalmology -- Periodicals
614.5997 - Journal URLs:
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http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/09286586.asp ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1080/09286586.2016.1230633 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0928-6586
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