Knowledge, Practice and Associated Factor of Trachoma Transmission and Prevention Among Primary School Students in Addis Zemen Town, South Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

Background: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide, particularly impacting the poorest nations, including Ethiopia. Objective: To assess knowledge, practice, and associated factors of trachoma transmission and prevention among primary school students in Addis Zemen town, Sou...

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Published in:	Environmental Health Insights
Main Authors:	Getasew Yirdaw, Eniyew Tegegne
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2024-12-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241306933

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