Publications by authors named "Asrat Amnie"

Introduction: We investigated the impact of two round of mass drug administration on trachoma prevalence in Plateau and Nasarawa States of Nigeria. The mass drug administration was conducted as a component of the SAFE Strategy, a combination of interventions recommended for the global elimination of blinding trachoma.

Methods: The study consisted of a two-stage cross-sectional clustered sample survey in which 3990 people from 793 households were screened for clinical signs of trachoma.

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Background: Adults with adverse childhood experiences and exposure to adverse life events experience a diverse array of physical, mental, and social health problems across their lifespan. Adult exposure to emotional trauma, physical injury, or other adverse life events may result in the development of post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Understanding individuals' response to stress and their coping strategies is as important as the stimulus or the causes of the stress for effective stress management interventions.

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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.
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Improvements of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and appropriate health-seeking behavior are necessary for achieving sustained control, elimination, or eradication of many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Indeed, the global strategies to fight NTDs include provision of WASH, but few programs have specific WASH targets and approaches. Collaboration between disease control programs and stakeholders in WASH is a critical next step.

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