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Article History

Received: 24 January 2025

Accepted: 31 July 2025

First Online: 21 August 2025

Declarations

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: Ethical approval was obtained from Wollo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Ethical Review Committee (ERC). A letter of cooperation was written on February/19, 2024, with a protocol number of 598/1346. And, Permission to undertake the survey was obtained from each respective zone, district, and selected kebele offices. Due to the nature of the study, informed consent was waived and granted by the Ethical Review Committee (ERC) of Wollo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Parents were explained the purpose of the eye test and what to expect from it. By avoiding using any identifiers of the study participants, confidentiality and privacy of each respondent’s information were guaranteed. Ultimately, two tubes of tetracycline eye ointment were used to treat the children with active trachoma, and health education was given to the parents or guardians; those with trichiasis were directed to the closest medical facility for surgical treatment. Respondents were informed that they had the right not to participate in the survey, not to respond to uncomfortable questions, and to stop responding to questions or terminate the interview at any time. The current study adhered to the Helsinki Declaration.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.