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Prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis among basic school children in the Kumasi Metropolis (Ghana): a community-based

David Ben Kumah1, Seth Yaw Lartey2, Felix Yemanyi3

  • 1Department of Optometry and Visual Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. ben56kay@gmail.com.

BMC Ophthalmology
|July 3, 2015
PubMed

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Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) affects nearly 40% of children in Ghana

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Hospital-based studies may underestimate Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) prevalence in children.
  • Male children's lower hospital attendance can skew AC prevalence data.
  • Community-based studies are crucial for understanding the true burden of AC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) in basic school children in Kumasi Metropolis.
  • To identify symptoms associated with AC in this population.
  • To address the underestimation of AC burden in Ghana.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional, community-based study design.
  • 1571 students from 11 basic schools participated.
  • Comprehensive eye examinations including slit-lamp and ophthalmoscopy.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) was 39.9%.
  • AC prevalence was significantly associated with gender.
  • 70% of affected students received no treatment for AC.

Conclusions:

  • Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) is endemic among basic school children in Kumasi.
  • Proactive public health measures are needed to reduce the burden of AC.
  • Addressing AC in schools is vital for affected children's well-being.
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