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...
Main Authors: | Myatt Mark, Limburg Hans, Minassian Darwin, Katyola Damson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The World Health Organization
2003-01-01
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Series: | Bulletin of the World Health Organization |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862003001200006 |
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