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ArticleOphthalmic epidemiology2018

Prevalence of trachoma in the area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria: results of six population-based surveys.

Nasiru Muhammad, Caleb Mpyet, Mohammed Dantani Adamu, Adamani William, Murtala Muhammad Umar, Habila Muazu, Uwazoeke Onyebuchi, Sunday Isiyaku, Rebecca M Flueckiger, Brian K Chu and 8 more

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18 authors at 6 institutions in 5 countries.

Nasiru Muhammada Ophthalmology Unit, Surgery Department , Usmanu Danfodiyo University , Sokoto , Nigeria.
Caleb Mpyetb Ophthalmology Department , University of Jos , Jos , Nigeria.
Mohammed Dantani Adamua Ophthalmology Unit, Surgery Department , Usmanu Danfodiyo University , Sokoto , Nigeria.
Adamani Williamb Ophthalmology Department , University of Jos , Jos , Nigeria.
Murtala Muhammad Umare National Eye Centre , Kaduna , Nigeria.
Habila Muazuf Gambo Sawaba Hospital , Zaria , Nigeria.
Uwazoeke Onyebuchig Federal Ministry of Health , Abuja , Nigeria.
Sunday Isiyakub Ophthalmology Department , University of Jos , Jos , Nigeria.
Rebecca M Flueckigerh Task Force for Global Health , Decatur , GA , USA.
Brian K Chuh Task Force for Global Health , Decatur , GA , USA.
Rebecca Willish Task Force for Global Health , Decatur , GA , USA.
Alex Pavluckh Task Force for Global Health , Decatur , GA , USA.
Abbas Dalhatui Federal Capital Territory Health Services , Abuja , Nigeria.
Chris Ogoshin Health and Development Support Programme , Jos , Nigeria.
Nicholas Olobiog Federal Ministry of Health , Abuja , Nigeria.
Bruce A Gordonj Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants , World Health Organization , Geneva , Switzerland.
Anthony W Solomonk Clinical Research Department , London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , London , United Kingdom.
For The Global Trachoma Mapping Project
The Task Force for Global Health · USFederal Ministry of Health · NGUniversity of Jos · NGUsmanu Danfodiyo University · NGWorld Health Organization · CHNational Eye Centre · NG

Funding

Medical Research Council MR/K012126/1Wellcome TrustWellcome Trust 098521World Health Organization 001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe World Health Organization's (WHO's) global trachoma elimination programme recommends mapping of trachoma at district level for planning of elimination activities in affected populations. This study aimed to provide data on trachoma prevalence for the Area Councils of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

methodsUsing the Global Trachoma Mapping Project (GTMP) protocols, in March and April 2014, we conducted a population-based cross-sectional survey in each of the six Area Councils of FCT. Signs were defined based on the WHO simplified grading scheme.

results98% to 100% of the targeted households were enrolled in each Area Council. The number of children aged 1-9 years examined per Area Council ranged from 867 to 1248. The number of persons aged ≥15 years examined ranged from 1302 to 1836. The age-adjusted prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular in 1-9-year-olds was <5% in each Area Council. The age- and gender-adjusted prevalence of trichiasis in those aged ≥15 years ranged from 0.0% to 0.3%; two Area Councils (Gwagwalada and Kwali) had prevalences above the 0.2% elimination threshold. The proportion of households with access to improved latrines and water sources ranged from 17 to 90% and 39 to 85% respectively.

conclusionsGwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils need to perform more trichiasis surgeries to attain the trichiasis elimination prevalence target of 0.2% in persons aged ≥15 years. No Area Council requires mass antibiotic administration for the purposes of trachoma's elimination as a public health problem. All Area Councils need to accelerate provision of access to improved water sources and latrine facilities, to achieve universal coverage.

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