First Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge of Glaucoma Among Citizens of Addu City, Maldives: A Cross-Sectional Study.
awareness
glaucoma
knowledge
maldives
sociodemographic factors
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Historique:
accepted:
08
09
2023
medline:
11
10
2023
pubmed:
11
10
2023
entrez:
11
10
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Background Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy characterized by visual field loss and potentially irreversible blindness, which poses a significant global health challenge. The Maldives, renowned for its unique geography and vibrant culture, faces unique challenges in healthcare access and delivery due to its scattered islands. Limited access to specialized healthcare services, coupled with cultural and socioeconomic factors, can contribute to disparities in glaucoma awareness and early detection. Understanding glaucoma awareness is paramount due to its potential impact on public health and the healthcare system. The aim of this study is to assess the awareness and knowledge about glaucoma among the citizens of Addu City, Maldives. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 390 residents of Addu City, Maldives. The online survey questionnaire assessed demographic information, knowledge and awareness of glaucoma, and risk factors associated with the disease. Results The majority of participants (66.9%) had never heard of glaucoma. Among those who had heard of glaucoma, only 22.6% knew that it could cause irreversible blindness. Logistic regression analysis and multivariate analysis showed that age, gender, socioeconomic status, and education level were significantly associated with awareness and knowledge of glaucoma (p<0.05). Conclusion Findings suggest a high likelihood of low awareness and knowledge of glaucoma among residents of Addu City, Maldives. The study highlights the urgent need for policymakers, program implementers, and the health sector to conduct awareness programs in the community and provide facilities for annual eye examinations, as well as to organize systematic screening plans for glaucoma across the Maldives.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37818521
doi: 10.7759/cureus.44931
pmc: PMC10560861
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e44931Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Faroog et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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