Caleb Mpyet1,2,3, Alice Ramyil1, Nantok Dami4, Paul Courtright3. 1. a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Jos , Jos , Nigeria. 2. b Sightsavers , Kaduna , Nigeria. 3. c Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology, Division of Ophthalmology , University of Cape Town , Cape Town , South Africa. 4. d Department of Community Health , University of Jos , Jos , Nigeria.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Trichiasis case finding is challenging in many trachoma endemic countries. We sought to determine how the use of an inexpensive hand-held magnifier with light source aids in the diagnosis of people with trichiasis. METHODS: We undertook a study on the use of the "Wilson", an inexpensive hand-held magnifier with light source between two groups of trained case finders: community drug distributors (CDD) volunteers and non-health volunteers. Each group was randomly allocated to be provided a Wilson or not. We compared the number of people with suspected trichiasis and the proportion of true cases referred by each group. Focus group discussions explored the perceptions of the case finders that used the Wilson on its utility in the diagnosis of trichiasis and its ease of use. RESULTS: Among the 121 case finders, 61 were CDD volunteers (31 were provided the Wilson) and 60 were non-health worker volunteers (30 were provided the Wilson). Case finders that used the Wilson were 4.57 times (95% CI 2.46-8.47) more likely to have patients presenting confirmed as trichiasis compared to those not using the Wilson. Case finders that used the Wilson felt the instrument was easy to use, enlarged the eyelashes and made diagnoses of trichiasis easier. DISCUSSION: In Nigeria it appears that the Wilson is easy to handle and use among trichiasis case finders enhances the diagnosis of trichiasis.
PURPOSE: Trichiasis case finding is challenging in many trachoma endemic countries. We sought to determine how the use of an inexpensive hand-held magnifier with light source aids in the diagnosis of people with trichiasis. METHODS: We undertook a study on the use of the "Wilson", an inexpensive hand-held magnifier with light source between two groups of trained case finders: community drug distributors (CDD) volunteers and non-health volunteers. Each group was randomly allocated to be provided a Wilson or not. We compared the number of people with suspected trichiasis and the proportion of true cases referred by each group. Focus group discussions explored the perceptions of the case finders that used the Wilson on its utility in the diagnosis of trichiasis and its ease of use. RESULTS: Among the 121 case finders, 61 were CDD volunteers (31 were provided the Wilson) and 60 were non-health worker volunteers (30 were provided the Wilson). Case finders that used the Wilson were 4.57 times (95% CI 2.46-8.47) more likely to have patients presenting confirmed as trichiasis compared to those not using the Wilson. Case finders that used the Wilson felt the instrument was easy to use, enlarged the eyelashes and made diagnoses of trichiasis easier. DISCUSSION: In Nigeria it appears that the Wilson is easy to handle and use among trichiasis case finders enhances the diagnosis of trichiasis.
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Keywords:
Nigeria; Trichiasis; case finding; trachoma
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