Exploring barriers for trachomatous trichiasis surgery implementation in gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trachomatous trichiasis is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. The World Health Organization recommends eyelid surgery to reduce the risk of visual impairment from trichiasis. Unfortunately, the number of cases operated has grown less than expected. An understanding of barriers is fundamental for instituting measures to increase surgical uptake. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore barriers of TT surgery implementation.

Methods

A qualitative study design was employed in December 2019. Purposive sampling technique was used to select three districts from Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia. We conducted 9 FGDs and 12 in-depth interviews. Data was collected by audio tape recorder in Amharic and Gamogna languages and then transcribed to English la

SUBMITTER: Churko C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8476041 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature