Beyond the SAFE strategy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the Surgery, Antibiotic, facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement (SAFE) strategy was adopted in Ethiopia over the last five years, there is still a high incidence of trachoma in areas with poor hygiene. In Ethiopia, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted before the implementation of SAFE implying, a need for the update. Therefore, this review gives the updated pooled prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma in Ethiopia after the implementation of SAFE.

Method

The literature search was performed from PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, HINARI, Scopus, and Web of Sciences from January 1-30, 2024. Data were extracted by using a pre-tested and standardized data extraction format and analyzed using STATA 17 statistical software.

SUBMITTER: Asmare ZA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841906 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature