Uptake of Trachoma Trichiasis Surgery and Associated Factors Among Trichiasis-Diagnosed Clients in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia.
Ethiopia
Tigray
surgery
trachoma trichiasis
uptake
Journal
Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
ISSN: 1177-5467
Titre abrégé: Clin Ophthalmol
Pays: New Zealand
ID NLM: 101321512
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2021
2021
Historique:
received:
29
01
2021
accepted:
06
04
2021
entrez:
19
5
2021
pubmed:
20
5
2021
medline:
20
5
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Trachoma is the most common infectious cause of blindness in the globe. Trichiasis surgery is the best treatment option for this disease. Despite efforts done to eliminate blinding trachoma, there is limited evidence on the surgical uptake of trachoma trichiasis in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess the uptake of trachoma trichiasis surgery in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia. Mixed cross-sectional study was employed among 409 participants. Study participants were selected using a consecutive sampling technique. Pretested and interviewer-administered data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was done to identify associated factors. Adjusted odds ratios 95% CI was estimated to show the strength and direction. Variables with p-values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. For qualitative data, 4 focus group discussions were conducted with 40 participants and described by thematic analysis then triangulated with quantitative findings. About 234 (57.9%, 95% CI: (53.2, 62.9)) participants utilized trachoma trichiasis surgery (TT). History of trachoma trichiasis (TT) for >2 years [AOR: 0.4, 95% CI: (0.22, 0.72)], informed about surgery program by health workers [AOR: 0.3, 95% CI: (0.13, 0.71)], history of TT surgery [AOR: 0.18, 95% CI: (0.05, 0.6)], absence of someone to care the family [AOR: 14, 95% CI: (6.9, 28.6)], companion [AOR: 8.9, 95% CI: (4.3, 18.3)], nearby health facility [AOR: 2.4, 95% CI: (1.1, 5.4)], work load [AOR: 8.8, 95% CI: (4.6, 17)], fear [AOR: 4.3, 95% CI: (1.8, 10)], and believing eye drop can treat TT [AOR: 3.9, 95% CI: (1.4, 11)] were significantly associated factors. More than half of the participants accepted the TT surgical uptake. Strengthening community awareness on proper eye care, and effective treatment options, and addressing the negative attitude towards surgical treatment in the community are important measures to achieve the elimination target of trachoma.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Trachoma is the most common infectious cause of blindness in the globe. Trichiasis surgery is the best treatment option for this disease. Despite efforts done to eliminate blinding trachoma, there is limited evidence on the surgical uptake of trachoma trichiasis in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess the uptake of trachoma trichiasis surgery in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia.
METHODS
METHODS
Mixed cross-sectional study was employed among 409 participants. Study participants were selected using a consecutive sampling technique. Pretested and interviewer-administered data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was done to identify associated factors. Adjusted odds ratios 95% CI was estimated to show the strength and direction. Variables with p-values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. For qualitative data, 4 focus group discussions were conducted with 40 participants and described by thematic analysis then triangulated with quantitative findings.
RESULTS
RESULTS
About 234 (57.9%, 95% CI: (53.2, 62.9)) participants utilized trachoma trichiasis surgery (TT). History of trachoma trichiasis (TT) for >2 years [AOR: 0.4, 95% CI: (0.22, 0.72)], informed about surgery program by health workers [AOR: 0.3, 95% CI: (0.13, 0.71)], history of TT surgery [AOR: 0.18, 95% CI: (0.05, 0.6)], absence of someone to care the family [AOR: 14, 95% CI: (6.9, 28.6)], companion [AOR: 8.9, 95% CI: (4.3, 18.3)], nearby health facility [AOR: 2.4, 95% CI: (1.1, 5.4)], work load [AOR: 8.8, 95% CI: (4.6, 17)], fear [AOR: 4.3, 95% CI: (1.8, 10)], and believing eye drop can treat TT [AOR: 3.9, 95% CI: (1.4, 11)] were significantly associated factors.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
More than half of the participants accepted the TT surgical uptake. Strengthening community awareness on proper eye care, and effective treatment options, and addressing the negative attitude towards surgical treatment in the community are important measures to achieve the elimination target of trachoma.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34007146
doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S302646
pii: 302646
pmc: PMC8121670
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
1939-1948Informations de copyright
© 2021 Adafrie et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors reported no conflicts of interest for this work.
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