Prevalence of trachoma in the north region of Cameroon: results of a survey in 15 health districts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To estimate the prevalence of trachoma in the North Region of Cameroon in order to facilitate the planning of trachoma control activities in this region, a survey was carried out in 2011 and 2012 in 15 health districts (HDs).

Methodology

A cross-sectional, two-stage cluster random sampling survey was carried out. The survey focused on two target populations: children aged 1 to 9 years for the prevalence of Trachomatous Inflammation-Follicular (TF) and those aged 15 and over for the prevalence of Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT). The sample frame was an exhaustive list of villages and neighborhoods of HDs. The World Health Organization simplified trachoma grading system was used for the recognition and registration of cases of trachoma.

Principal findings

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SUBMITTER: Noa Noatina B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4055491 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature