Prevalence of trachoma in the non-indigenous Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region, Ceará State, Northeast Brazil.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 117(12): 844-851, 2023 12 04.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The aim of the current study was to estimate the population prevalence of trachoma in non-indigenous populations in the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region, in the state of Ceará, northeast region of Brazil, 2021-2022.METHODS:
A population-based prevalence survey focusing on detecting cases of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) in children aged 1-9 y and trachomatous trichiasis (TT) 'unknown to the health system' in people aged ≥15 y, was conducted in rural areas of the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region in the state of Ceará. Indigenous populations will be further researched.RESULTS:
There was no detection of cases of TF and TT. In 900 households, 2234 people were examined. In the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region, females (54.6%; 1219/2234) and the mixed/Pardo-Brazilian ethnicity (68.1%; 1521/2234) predominated. The most commonly reported educational level was elementary and middle school (41.8%; 702/1679). In 56.2% (506/900) of households, there was a source of water within the household. The monthly income range of 50%-100% of the minimum wage predominated in the families of the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region (43.1%; 388/900).CONCLUSIONS:
Although no cases of TF and TT were detected in the Baixo Jaguaribe micro-region in the state of Ceará during the study period, considering the historical endemicity, we emphasise the need for monitoring and sustainability of surveillance actions in areas at risk for trachoma, common contexts for neglected populations.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tracoma
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Triquíase
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil