Publications by authors named "Jule A Powe"
Article Synopsis
- - Trachoma, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, is a major cause of infectious blindness and is targeted for elimination through the "SAFE" strategy, which includes facial cleanliness, but this aspect has not been thoroughly studied.
- - This paper introduces a new approach by incorporating human behavior into an epidemiological model and examining how individuals’ decisions about facial cleanliness vary with their health status and the perceived benefits and costs.
- - The research indicates that easier access to water can help eliminate trachoma, but it must be significantly improved to surpass certain critical thresholds during key transition periods; otherwise, the efforts may not lead to a noticeable impact on disease prevalence.
