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Understanding parental hurdles in accessing strabismus treatment
Omna Chawla1, Anupam Singh2, Himani Pal2
1Department of Physiology, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research
|September 18, 2024
Summary
Parental knowledge gaps and fear of surgical outcomes significantly delay strabismus intervention. Educating parents on the reconstructive benefits of timely strabismus therapy is crucial for improving access to specialized care.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric eye care
- Public health
Background:
- Strabismus, or crossed eyes, requires timely intervention for optimal outcomes.
- Parental factors can significantly impede early diagnosis and treatment of strabismus in children.
- Improving access to specialized care is essential for managing pediatric eye conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parental factors hindering early intervention for strabismus.
- To identify strategies for enhancing access to specialized strabismus care for children.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 110 parents of children with strabismus in North India.
- Utilized a pre-validated survey questionnaire to assess parental knowledge, socio-demographics, and reasons for delayed treatment.
- Data collected on referral sources and perceived need for squint examination.
Main Results:
- Parents identified 80% of strabismus cases, with higher parental education linked to earlier diagnosis.
- Fear of surgical outcomes (41.79%) was a major barrier to timely surgery.
- Cost of surgery (34.33%) and facility unavailability (23.88%) also contributed to delayed intervention.
Conclusions:
- Significant parental knowledge gaps exist regarding the importance and reconstructive nature of strabismus therapy.
- Addressing parental fear of surgical outcomes is critical for timely intervention.
- Educational initiatives are needed to improve understanding and encourage prompt treatment for strabismus.
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