Podoconiosis, trachomatous trichiasis and cataract in northern Ethiopia: A comparative cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rural populations in low-income countries commonly suffer from the co-morbidity of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Podoconiosis, trachomatous trichiasis (both NTDs) and cataract are common causes of morbidity among subsistence farmers in the highlands of northern Ethiopia. We explored whether podoconiosis was associated with cataract or trachomatous trichiasis (TT) among this population.

Methods

A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in East Gojam region, Amhara, Ethiopia in May 2016. Data were collected from patients previously identified as having podoconiosis and from matched healthy neighbourhood controls. Information on socio-demographic factors, clinical factors and past medical history were collected by an interview-administered questionnaire

SUBMITTER: Burn H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5322969 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature