Knowledge, perceptions and experiences of trachoma among Maasai in Tanzania: Implications for prevention and control.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma has set the target for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem by 2020. However, challenges remain, including socio-cultural issues. Districts in Northern Tanzania, predominantly inhabited by the Maasai ethnic group, remain endemic for trachoma. We explored socio-cultural factors that may impact the elimination of trachoma.

Methods/findings

This study was nested within a larger ethnographic study of trachoma among Maasai in Northern Tanzania. We used stratified random sampling and semi-structured interviews to examine knowledge and understanding. Interviews were conducted and recorded in Maa, by a native Maa speaking trained interviewer. Transcripts were translated into English. A framework method for a c

SUBMITTER: Mtuy TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6611635 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature