Ilya Golovaty|L. Jones|Bizu Gelaye|Melkie Tilahun|Habtamu Belete|Abera Kumie|Yemane Berhane|Michelle A. Williams
Access to Water Source, Latrine Facilities and Other Risk Factors of Active Trachoma in Ankober, Ethiopia
University of Washington|University of Washington|University of Washington|Addis Continental Institute of Public Health|Addis Ababa University|Addis Ababa University|Addis Continental Institute of Public Health|Addis Ababa University|University of Washington
objective study aims determine prevalence correlates active trachoma ankober ethiopia methods crosssectional communitybased study conducted july 2007 total 507 children ages 19 years 232 households included study children examined trachoma ophthalmic nurses using simplified clinical grading system interviews observations used assess risk factors logistic regression procedures used determine associations potential risk factors signs active trachoma results overall prevalence active trachoma found 539 95ci 496582 presence flyeye fly contact eyelid margin eye examination odds ratio 403 95 ci 1401159 absence facial cleanliness 759 95ci 4601252 illiterate mother 588 95ci 2101595 lack access piped water 219 95ci 114608 lack access latrine facilities 436 95ci 1491274 statistically significantly associated increased risk active trachoma conclusion active trachoma among children 19 years age ankober highly prevalent significantly associated number risk factors including access water latrine facilities trachoma prevention programs include improved access water sanitation active fly control hygiene education recommended lower burden trachoma ankober ethiopia