Publications by authors named "Catherine Gracewello"
Article Synopsis
- The GET initiative aims to eliminate trachoma using the SAFE strategy, which includes Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, and Environmental improvement, but lacks a standardized measure for facial cleanliness.
- This study evaluated two metrics for measuring facial cleanliness among children in Tanzania: one based on the absence of ocular and nasal discharge and the other based on dirtiness graded on a facial wipe.
- Both metrics were found to be equally reliable and effectively detected face washing behavior, although they measure different aspects of cleanliness, suggesting the choice of metric should align with specific measurement goals.
Background: Post-surgical follow-up is a challenge in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding barriers to trachomatous trichiasis (TT) surgical follow-up can inform program improvements. In this study, patient perceived barriers and enabling factors to follow-up after TT surgery are identified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGender and performance of community treatment assistants in Tanzania.
Int J Qual Health Care
October 2014
Objective: To examine the effects of gender and demographics of community treatment assistants (CTAs) on their performance of assigned tasks and quantity of speech during mass drug administration of azithromycin for trachoma in rural Tanzania.
Design: Surveys of CTAs and audio recordings of interactions between CTAs and villagers during drug distribution.
Setting: Mass drug administration program in rural Kongwa district.