ArticleOphthalmic epidemiology2016
Trachoma Mapping in Gombe State, Nigeria: Results of 11 Local Government Area Surveys.
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- Baseline Prevalence of Trachoma in 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, North East Nigeria.Ophthalmic epidemiology · 2023Article
- Oculoplastic surgical services in Nigeria: status and challenges.International ophthalmology · 2020Article
- The global burden of trichiasis in 2016.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2019Article
- Understanding the spatial distribution of trichiasis and its association with trachomatous inflammation-follicular.BMC infectious diseases · 2019Article
- Prevalence of Trachoma in Kogi State, Nigeria: Results of four Local Government Area-Level Surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project.Ophthalmic epidemiology · 2018Article
- Prevalence of trachoma in the area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria: results of six population-based surveys.Ophthalmic epidemiology · 2018Article
- Prevalence of trachoma in 13 Local Government Areas of Taraba State, Nigeria.Ophthalmic epidemiology · 2018Article
- Impact Survey Results after SAFE Strategy Implementation in 15 Local Government Areas of Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States, Nigeria.Ophthalmic epidemiology · 2018Article
- Prevalence of Trachoma and Access to Water and Sanitation in Benue State, Nigeria: Results of 23 Population-Based Prevalence Surveys.Ophthalmic epidemiology · 2018Article
- Prevalence of and risk factors for trachoma in Kwara state, Nigeria: Results of eight population-based surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project.Ophthalmic epidemiology · 2018Article
- Sanitation and water supply coverage thresholds associated with active trachoma: Modeling cross-sectional data from 13 countries.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2018Article
- The cost of mapping trachoma: Data from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2017Article
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purposeTo 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.
methodsUsing 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.
resultsNo 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.
conclusionA trachoma program focused on delivery of trichiasis surgery is required in Gombe. Improvements in water and sanitation, through engagement with other sectors, are necessary.
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