Profile of study subjects (n=190)
| Major trichiasis | Minor trichiasis | |
|---|---|---|
| (n=135) | (n=55) | |
| *Significant difference in proportion (p<0.05). | ||
| Female sex | 100 (74%) | 44 (80%) |
| Western Division | 69 (51%) | 36 (65%) |
| Gambian citizens | 122 (91%) | 53 (96%) |
| Mandinka ethnic group* | 109 (81%) | 32 (58%) |
| Muslim religion | 131 (97%) | 49 (89%) |
| Attended Koranic school | 30 (22%) | 9 (16%) |
| Attended Western school | 4 (3%) | 5 (9%) |
| Bilateral trichiasis* | 119 (88%) | 25 (45%) |
| (84 bilateral major + 35 minor in 2nd eye) | ||