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Eye care utilization patterns in Tehran population: a population based cross-sectional study.

Akbar Fotouhi1, Hassan Hashemi, Kazem Mohammad

  • 1Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. afotouhi@sina.tums.ac.ir

BMC Ophthalmology
|January 21, 2006
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A significant portion of Tehran

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Eye care visits are crucial indicators of eye health service utilization.
  • Understanding these patterns is vital for public health initiatives in urban populations.
  • Tehran's population eye care service utilization requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the rate of eye care visits within the Tehran population.
  • To identify demographic and socioeconomic determinants influencing eye care service utilization.
  • To assess the extent of unmet needs for eye care services.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • 6497 Tehran citizens were sampled, with 4565 participants completing the study (70.3% response rate).

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  • Data collected included eye examinations, demographic and socioeconomic status, medical history, and eye care visit history.

    • Main Results:

    • 34.7% of participants had never visited an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
    • 43.2% had not seen an eye care provider in the past 5 years.
    • Men, younger individuals, and less educated individuals were more likely to neglect eye care, while the visually impaired were less likely.

    Conclusions:

    • A substantial proportion of Tehran's population, including high-risk individuals, underutilizes eye care services.
    • Further research is needed to understand the barriers to eye care access.
    • Strategies must be developed to optimize the utilization of existing eye care services.