Field trial of applicability of lot quality assurance sampling survey method for rapid assessment of prevalence of active trachoma

Field trial of applicability of lot quality assurance sampling survey method for rapid assessment of prevalence of active trachoma

OBJECTIVE: To test the applicability of lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) for the rapid assessment of the prevalence of active trachoma. METHODS: Prevalence of active trachoma in six communities was found by examining all children aged 2-5 years. Trial surveys were conducted in these communities...

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Main Authors: Myatt Mark, Limburg Hans, Minassian Darwin, Katyola Damson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2003-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Trachoma/epidemiology
Prevalence
Quality assurance
Health care
Sampling studies
Validation studies
Health surveys
Cnfidence intervals
Sensitivity and specificity
Predictive value of tests
Malawi
Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862003001200006

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