Effectiveness of Trachomatous Trichiasis Case-identification Approaches in Ethiopia
Alpha Oumar Diallo,
Belay Bayissasse,
Alemayehu Sisay
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Trachoma control programs use multiple approaches to identify individuals with trachomatous trichiasis (TT). Evidence is limited regarding which approaches are most effective and cost-efficient.
Methods:
We evaluated the effectiveness of two TT case-identification approaches in Ethiopia: community mobilization to encourage self-referral for centralized screening and house-to-house screenings conducted by case finders. We compared the number … Show more
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