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    Explaining the continuing high prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis unknown to the health system in evaluation units: a mixed methods explanatory study in four trachoma-endemic countries

    Journal: International Health

    Summary

    This article explores reasons for continuing higher-than-anticipated prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) unknown to the health system in population-based prevalence surveys in evaluation units where full geographical coverage of TT case finding was reported. Incorrectly reported geographical coverage of case-finding activities, and discrepancies in TT status between trachoma impact survey results and more detailed assessments, are the key reasons identified for continuing high TT prevalence.

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    Ethiopia
    Kenya
    Nigeria
    Tanzania
    Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs general)
    Trachoma
    Publication details
    Date published
    4 December 2023
    Type
    Original research
    Journal
    International Health
    Countries
    Ethiopia
    Kenya
    Nigeria
    Tanzania
    Themes/conditions
    Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs general)
    Trachoma
    Publication details
    Date published
    4 December 2023
    Type
    Original research
    Journal
    International Health
    Countries
    Ethiopia
    Kenya
    Nigeria
    Tanzania
    Themes/conditions
    Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs general)
    Trachoma

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