Why do patients refuse trichiasis surgery? Lessons and an education initiative from Mtwara Region, Tanzania.

Why do patients refuse trichiasis surgery? Lessons and an education initiative from Mtwara Region, Tanzania.

<h4>Background</h4>Trachomatous trichiasis is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide. A relatively simple surgery can spare vision. Although this surgery is usually performed free of charge in endemic regions, multiple studies indicate that surgical refusal is commo...

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Main Authors: Katherine M Gupta, Jennifer C Harding, Majid S Othman, Shannath L Merbs, Emily W Gower
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-06-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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