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Prevalence of trachoma in the area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Results of six population-based surveys
Muhammad, N., Mpyet, C., Adamu, M. D., William, A., Umar, M. M., Muazu, H., Onyebuchi, U., Isiyaku, S., Flueckiger, R. M., Chu, B. K., Willis, R., Pavluck, A., Dalhatu, A., Ogoshi, C., Olobio, N., Gordon, B. A., & Solomon, A. W. (2018). Prevalence of trachoma in the area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria: Results of six population-based surveys. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 25(sup1), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2017.1367409
Background: The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) global trachoma elimination programme recommends mapping of trachoma at district level for planning of elimination activities in affected populations. This study aimed to provide data on trachoma prevalence for the Area Councils of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Methodology: Using the Global Trachoma Mapping Project (GTMP) protocols, in March and April 2014, we conducted a population-based cross-sectional survey in each of the six Area Councils of FCT. Signs were defined based on the WHO simplified grading scheme. Results: 98% to 100% of the targeted households were enrolled in each Area Council. The number of children aged 1–9 years examined per Area Council ranged from 867 to 1248. The number of persons aged ≥15 years examined ranged from 1302 to 1836. The age-adjusted prevalence of trachomatous inflammation—follicular in 1–9-year-olds was
