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Combating trachoma in Chiapas, Mexico: An analysis of health workers knowledge, attitudes, and practices

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Combating trachoma in Chiapas, Mexico: An analysis of health workers knowledge, attitudes, and practices

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    1. Combating trachoma in Chiapas, Mexico: An analysis of health workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices Results: Knowledge: • Prevention Strategies mentioned 17 (77.3%) improve facial hygiene 14 (63.6%) basic sanitation and “environmental hygiene” 1 (4.5%) not sharing towels • Risk factors identified 15 (67.7%) lack of water 11 (50%) general hygiene 1 (4.5%) women and children • Treatment Information 14 (63.6%) correctly identified the dosage for azithromycin Attitudes: • Tended to be positive toward Trachoma Program Practices: • Used videos to communicate messages during community workshops • Lack of planning/organization for workshops • Health workers did not wash hands before and after eye revisions (66%, 6 of 9 cases observed) • Prevention strategies were not explained to families during visits (100%, of cases observed) • Lack of medication (for entire study duration – 3 months)

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