Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trachoma is the commonest infectious cause of blindness. It is prevalent in areas where personal and community hygiene is poor, and it mainly affects deprived and marginalized communities most importantly in Ethiopia. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia.

Method

A systematic review and meta-analysis was employed to determine the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children in Ethiopia. We searched databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, EMBASE and Cochrane Library. To estimate the prevalence, studies reporting the prevalence of active trachoma and its associated factors were included. Data were extracted using a standardized data

SUBMITTER: Gebrie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6925509 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature