Análise cienciométrica da pesquisa sobre tracoma no Brasil, 2000–2020

Maciel, Adjoane Maurício Silva; Ramos, Alberto Novaes; Ferreira, Anderson Fuentes; Almeida, Nádia Maria Girão Saraiva de; Gomes, Vivian da Silva; Gómez, Daniela Vaz Ferreira; Neto, Roberto da Justa Pires

doi:10.11606/s1518-8787.2022056004144

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“…Our study revealed a notable increase in publications in recent years, which aligns with findings reported by Maciel AMS et al (6) , who found that scientific production on trachoma increased in the last decade in Brazil. Supporting this trend, a scientometric study focusing on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the Journal of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine indicated that the number of publications related to NTDs increased by 49.9% (2128/4268) between 2011 and 2021 (7) .…”

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Scientific production of trachoma worldwide: a bibliometric analysis during the period 1886 to 2022

Aquino-Canchari,

Chavez-Bustamante,

Zarate-Chavez

2023

An Fac med

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Estimado Editor, El tracoma es la principal causa infecciosa de ceguera evitable en todo el mundo (1). La bacteria Chla-mydia trachomatis lo causa y se caracteriza por cambios inflamatorios a nivel de la conjuntiva en niños con posterior cicatrización, opacidad de la córnea y ceguera en adultos. Se considera un problema de salud pública en 42 países (en junio de 2022). Es endémica en las zonas más pobres, desfavorecidas y rurales de África, América Central y del Sur, Asia, el Pacífico Occidental y Oriente Medio (2).

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Scientific production of trachoma worldwide: a bibliometric analysis during the period 1886 to 2022

Aquino-Canchari,

Chavez-Bustamante,

Zarate-Chavez

2023

An Fac med

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Prevalence of trachoma in the non-indigenous Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region, Ceará State, Northeast Brazil

Maciel

Ramos

Ferreira

et al. 2023

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Background The aim of the current study was to estimate the population prevalence of trachoma in non-indigenous populations in the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region, in the state of Ceará, northeast region of Brazil, 2021–2022. Methods A population-based prevalence survey focusing on detecting cases of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) in children aged 1−9 y and trachomatous trichiasis (TT) ‘unknown to the health system’ in people aged ≥15 y, was conducted in rural areas of the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region in the state of Ceará. Indigenous populations will be further researched. Results There was no detection of cases of TF and TT. In 900 households, 2234 people were examined. In the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region, females (54.6%; 1219/2234) and the mixed/Pardo-Brazilian ethnicity (68.1%; 1521/2234) predominated. The most commonly reported educational level was elementary and middle school (41.8%; 702/1679). In 56.2% (506/900) of households, there was a source of water within the household. The monthly income range of 50%−100% of the minimum wage predominated in the families of the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region (43.1%; 388/900). Conclusions Although no cases of TF and TT were detected in the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region in the state of Ceará during the study period, considering the historical endemicity, we emphasise the need for monitoring and sustainability of surveillance actions in areas at risk for trachoma, common contexts for neglected populations.

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Epidemiology and control of trachoma in the state of Ceará, Northeast Brazil, 2007-2021

Maciel

Ramos

Gomes

et al. 2023

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Background: To analyze the epidemiology, surveillance, and control strategies for trachoma in the state of Ceará, northeast Brazil, from 2007 to 2021. Methods: This ecological study was based on secondary data from the Information System on Notifiable Diseases of the Secretary of Health of the state of Ceará. Data from school and home surveys for trachoma detection obtained during the study period were analyzed, the percentage of positivity was estimated, and sociodemographic and clinico-epidemiological factors were investigated. Results: The coverage of trachoma surveillance and control actions in Ceará municipalities increased from 12.5% in 2007 to 55.9% in 2019, but with an average restriction of 8.0% during the COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated trachoma positivity (mean overall positivity) was less than 5.0% (2.76%, 95% CI 1.2-5.2), with a higher proportion of cases in the 5-9-year age group (45.0%, 95% CI 44.6-45.4), in females (53.2%, 95% CI 52.8-53.6), and rural areas (52.6%, 95% CI 52.2-53.0). Positivity above 10.0% was observed in the Litoral Leste/Jaguaribe and Sertão Central regions, with a higher occurrence of the follicular inflammatory clinical form (98.1%, 95% CI 98.0-98.2). Conclusions: Trachoma remains in the state of Ceará and is likely underreported. Despite recent advances, the fragility of health surveillance activities compromises the recognition of the actual magnitude and distribution of trachoma in the state. Accurate information is fundamental for planning, monitoring, and evaluating surveillance and disease control.

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Análise cienciométrica da pesquisa sobre tracoma no Brasil, 2000–2020

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References 22 publications

Scientific production of trachoma worldwide: a bibliometric analysis during the period 1886 to 2022

Scientific production of trachoma worldwide: a bibliometric analysis during the period 1886 to 2022

Prevalence of trachoma in the non-indigenous Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region, Ceará State, Northeast Brazil

Epidemiology and control of trachoma in the state of Ceará, Northeast Brazil, 2007-2021

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