ArticleInfectious diseases of poverty2017
The burden of and risk factors for active trachoma in the North and South Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
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- Predictors of trachoma among children aged 1-9 years in Ethiopia: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children of 1 to 9 years in low-income countries of Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of active trachoma among 1-9 years of age children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2024Pooled it
- The impact of access to water supply and sanitation on the prevalence of active trachoma in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2021Pooled it
- Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2019Pooled it
- Comparison of Methods for Assessing Chlamydia trachomatis Transmission Intensity: A Systematic Review.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2026Article
- Trachoma Prevalence and Associated WASH and Behavioral Risk Among Rural Communities of North Gondar Zone, Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of tropical medicine · 2026Article
- Prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular and associated factors among children aged 1-9 years in northeastern Ethiopia.BMC pediatrics · 2024Article
- Spatial and network mapping of comorbidity with trachoma and visual-impairing NCDs in a pastoralist community in Kenya: implications for SDGs and UHC.International health · 2024Article
- High prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among school-aged children in Southwest Ethiopia.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2023Article
- 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.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2021Article
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- Prevalence of Active Trachoma and Associated Factors in Areka Town, South Ethiopia, 2018.Interdisciplinary perspectives on infectious diseases · 2020Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Trachoma in Rural Communities of Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: Implications for Prevention and Control.Journal of environmental and public health · 2020Article
- 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 infectious diseases · 2019Article
- Prevalence of active trachoma and associated risk factors among children of the pastoralist population in Madda Walabu rural district, Southeast Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.BMC infectious diseases · 2019Article
- Effect of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions on active trachoma in North and South Wollo zones of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Quasi-experimental study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundTrachoma is a disease of the eye, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis, which can lead to blindness if left untreated. Ethiopia is one of the most trachoma-affected countries in the world. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of and associated risk factors for active trachoma among children in selected woredas of North and South Wollo Zones in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
methodsThis study was a community-based, cross-sectional study, which was conducted from October to December 2014 among children aged 1-8. A four-stage random cluster sampling technique was employed to select the study areas and participants. From each selected household, one child was clinically assessed for active trachoma. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical data. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the association between predictor variables and active trachoma.
resultsThe overall prevalence of active trachoma among 1358 children was found to be 21.6% (95% CI: 19.4-23.8%). When analyzed by the presence or absence of individual WHO simplified system signs of active trachoma, trachomatous inflammation-follicular cases constituted18% (95% CI: 15.9-20.2%), while 4.7% (95% CI: 3.6-5.8%) were trachomatous inflammation-intense cases. Ocular discharge (aOR = 5.2; 95% CI: 3.3-8.2), nasal discharge (aOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.2-2.7), time taken to fetch water (aOR = 0.02; 95% CI: 0.01-0.05), frequency of hand and face washing (aOR = 4.4; 95% CI: 1.1-17.8), and access to a latrine (aOR = 0.006; 95% CI: 0.001-0.030) were found to be independently associated with the presence of active trachoma.
conclusionsThere is a high burden of active trachoma among children in the study areas. Lack of personal hygiene and limited access to a safe water supply and latrines were associated with increased prevalence of active trachoma. In order to reduce the burden of active trachoma, facial cleanliness and environmental improvement components of the SAFE strategy should be upgraded in the study areas.
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