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Knowledge and attitudes towards eye diseases in a rural south-eastern Nigerian population
Background:
Knowledge and attitudes concerning eye disorders are important socio-demographic parameters critical for eye care uptake and outcomes, especially in underserved populations.
Objectives:
To assess knowledge and attitudes concerning common eye disorders in a rural south-eastern Nigerian population.
Methods:
The study was a population-based survey of knowledge and attitudes concerning common eye diseases conducted in Abagana community in September 2011.
Results:
The participants comprised 263 males and 238 females. Their profile of good knowledge was eye infections: 38.9%; refractive error: 28.9%; cataracts: 18.0%; diabetic retinopathy: 8.0%; glaucoma: 5.8%; and overall good knowledge: 4.0%. Prevention and treatment of eye disorders were rated as first priorities over other major disabilities by 91.4% participants. Older age and formal education were the significant predictors of good knowledge.
Conclusion:
In Abagana, there is poor overall and disorder-specific knowledge of eye disorders. Socio-demographic factors are important determinants of knowledge. Community-based preventive eye health education is underscored.
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