Publications by authors named "Adamou Sabo Hassan"
Background: Prior to blindness, trachoma is thought to profoundly affect women's abilities to lead normal lives, but supporting evidence is lacking. To better understand the effects of trichiasis, we asked women to define quality of life, how trichiasis affects this idea and their perceptions of eyelid surgery.
Methods: Operated and unoperated women were purposively selected for in-depth interviews.
Article Synopsis
- School surveys are effective for assessing community prevalence of neglected tropical diseases, specifically focusing on trachoma among preschool and school-aged children.
- Data from surveys across Ethiopia, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria (2008-2011) revealed significant variations in trachoma prevalence, with rates ranging from 4.2% to 19.1% among children aged 1-15.
- The study found that looking solely at school attendees may lead to an underestimation of trachoma prevalence, as non-attendees showed different rates, especially in Niger and Nigeria where attendees had similar or higher rates.