Title:
Trachoma Risk Factors and Control Strategy in Somali Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors:
Ali, Yusuf Mohammed
Year:
2014
PAGE:
viii, 45
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Trachoma risk factors, surgery for trichiasis, antibiotic, facial cleanliness
Abstract:
Introduction : Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide.Trachoma is Endemic among the poorest of the poor communities of the world. The WHO target toEliminate blinding trachoma by 2020, mainly implementing the SAFE strategy. Identifying trachoma associated risk factors in Somali Regional State!and best practice. Objective : To identify risk factors associated with trachoma in Somali Regional State, in order to Formulate context specific implementation of SAFE strategy to eliminate blinding trachoma.Method Analysis of the regional population based survey for prevalence of trachoma. The survey was a multistage cluster sampling For the analysis in this thesis those examined!during the survey only used (N=31,352). In addition, literature review was done to identify best practice on implementing different components of the SAFE strategy. Conclusion and Recommendation Trachoma is!public!health problem in SRS, and!early start of implementing the SAFE strategy will help to achieve the target of blinding trachoma in 2020. Preparation of detail regional trachoma action plan with involvement of all stakeholders will help for successful implementation of the strategy. In addition, high political commitment, and involvement of the communities at! all level is crucial for success of eliminating blinding trachoma from the region.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Ethiopia, Federal Democratic Republic of
Region:
Horn of Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Ali
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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