'If an Eye Is Washed Properly, It Means It Would See Clearly': A Mixed Methods Study of Face Washing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Rural Ethiopia.

• Main Authors: Kristen Aiemjoy (Author), Nicole E Stoller (Author), Sintayehu Gebresillasie (Author), Ayalew Shiferaw (Author), Zerihun Tadesse (Author), Tegene Sewnet (Author), Bezuayehu Ayele (Author), Melsew Chanyalew (Author), Kelly Callahan (Author), Aisha Stewart (Author), Paul M Emerson (Author), Thomas M Lietman (Author), Jeremy D Keenan (Author), Catherine E Oldenburg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Face cleanliness is a core component of the SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, and Environmental improvements) strategy for trachoma control. Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to face washing may be helpful for designing effective interventions for imp...