Adane Nigusie|Resom Berhe|Molla Gedefaw
Prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among childeren aged 1–9 years in rural communities of Gonji Kolella district, West Gojjam zone, North West Ethiopia
University of Gondar|University of Gondar|College of Medical Sciences
trachoma leading infectious cause blindness worldwide though trachoma treated antibiotic still endemic part ethiopiaa community based crosssectional study conducted among 618 children 19 years age december 2013 june 2014 multistage systematic sampling technique applied data collected using pretested structured questionnaire also observation using binocular loupe differentiate active trachoma cases world health organizations simplified classification scheme assessing trachoma community based surveys used purpose bivariate multivariate logistic regression model fitted identify factors associated trachoma among children aged 19 years adjusted odds ratio 95 confidence interval computed determine level significancethe overall prevalence active trachoma among children aged 19 years 231 trachomatous inflammationfollicular 225 95 ci 2232269 trachomatous inflammationintense 06 95 ci 04079 family size 5 aor 1432 95 ci 610833601 number children 10 years age within household aor 2553 95 ci 977466686 latrine utilizations aor 10274 95 ci 427424968 route waste disposal aor 3717 95 ci 1538 8981 household literacy aor 2892 95 ci 14475780 cattle housing practice aor 475 95 ci 181512431 time collect water aor 25530 95 ci 899572461 frequency face washing practice aor 6384 95 ci 286014251 source water aor 2353 95 ci 11344882 found associated presence active trachoma study populationthe prevalence active trachoma among rural communities children aged 19 years found high reference recommended thresholds initiate trachoma control recommendation 10 prevalence indicates active trachoma still major public health concern study area therefore recommended coordinated work implementing endorsed safe strategy particular enhancing overall living conditions community crucial