[Information and education interventions on hygiene levels of a population in which trachoma exists in a hyperendemic and serious form].

Abstract

The aim of this work is to develop information and education methods in order to obtain better hygienic conditions in Tissint Zaouia (Moroccan province of Ouarzazate). 41% of the population is affected by trachoma with a rate of 18% of active trachoma, 1.6% of the population has a blindness of corneal origin. Topical treatment and surgery of trichiasis must be associated to a better hygiene of the community. Until now mothers and families have not fully perceived the connection between flies and insufficiency of narsing and trachoma transmission. Our specific goals are the following: A--information of target population, B--better understanding of hygiene by mothers and families, C--incitation to face-washing of children, D--perfect identification of trachoma signs by health workers, E--official integration of this program by local authority, F--evaluation of trachoma incidence.