Awareness of Glaucoma and Eye Health Services Among Faith-based Communities in Kumasi, Ghana

Murdoch, Calum; Opoku, Kennedy; Murdoch, Ian

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“…The mass media and information from health personnel were indicated as the main source of information on the awareness and knowledge about glaucoma. This agrees with similar studies carried out in Ghana, 21 , 23 , 37 Nigeria, 17 - 18 , 27 and India 8 , 36 where televisions and the radios were reported to be the main sources of information on glaucoma. As glaucoma is generally more prevalent in the aged, one would expect relatively high knowledge among them.…”

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“…Knowledge scores were associated with highly educated individuals and decreased with less educated individuals consistent with a previous study in Ghana. 37 Respondents who had no schooling or completed up to middle level of education were significantly associated with low glaucoma knowledge. Similar findings were reported in south-western Ethiopia 38 where glaucoma knowledge was significantly associated with attaining high school education or better in an outreach ophthalmic programme.…”

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“…Similar community surveys conducted in some developing countries show contrasting findings to those found in developed economies. 3 , 23 – 24 In south-western Ethiopia, a very low (2.4%) glaucoma awareness was reported in participants who participated in an ophthalmic outreach programme. 34 Our results confirm a study carried in Abokobi, a peri-community of the Greater Accra region of Ghana.…”

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“…The low level of glaucoma awareness in the rural population could be because rural dwellers are not more abreast with the use of modern technologies such smartphones, computer, internet, and social media which are mostly media through which information could be broadcast to a larger number of people. 37 , 38 , 40 Again, urban literacy rates are higher than rural literacy, but the real and opportunity costs of education are also relatively higher in rural communities. Because the bulk of glaucoma information and advocacy information are available in print and on the internet, it is no surprise that more urban than rural and only about one-quarter had heard about glaucoma.…”

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“…The Central Region, 24,25 where this research was conducted, has a population of 2,201,863. With a population density of about 162 inhabitants per square kilometres, the Central Region is the second most densely populated region after Greater Accra in Ghana.…”

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Socio-demographic factors modify awareness, knowledge, and perceived risk of glaucoma in rural and urban residents in Ghana: a population-based survey

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Purpose: To evaluate the awareness, knowledge and the perception of risks of glaucoma among rural and urban dwellers in Ghana, a high prevalent country, in order to provide information for health promotion planning. Method: In a population-based descriptive cross-sectional survey, 1200 adults were selected from household settings, using a two-stage cluster and simple systematic random sampling. Quantitative data collection, using interviewer-administered questionnaire, was employed. Descriptive statistics were performed using chi-square, ordinal univariate, multinomial and multivariate logistic regression models used to calculate odds ratio with 95% confidence interval (CI) to identify predictive factors. Results: Overall, only 326 (27.2%, 95% CI = 24.6–29.7) indicated they were aware of glaucoma, whereas 331 (27.6%, 95% CI = 24.6–29.7) had ever undergone an eye screening. Low knowledge was demonstrated in 152 (46.6%, 95% CI = 41.2–52.0) and high knowledge in 99 (30.4%, 95% CI = 25.4–35.4) glaucoma-aware participants. Only 238 (19.8%, 95% CI = 17.6–22.1) of respondents presumed themselves to be at risk of developing glaucoma. Having eye examination (within the last 6 months) was positively associated with knowledge (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.413; 95% CI = 0.9–1.896) and awareness (AOR = 1.13; 95% CI = 0.938–2.449). Three levels of education (no education (AOR = 0.041; 95% CI = 0.016–0.11), primary (AOR = 0.057; 95% CI = 0.018–0.179), and middle school (AOR = 0.254; 95% CI = 0.127–0.51)) were associated with low knowledge while all levels of education were inversely associated with awareness. Perceived risk of glaucoma was also influenced by area of residence (rural (AOR = 0.344; 95% CI = 0.21–0.57)), being young (18–24 years (AOR = 4.308; 95% CI = 2.36–7.88)) and having previously undergone screening for glaucoma (AOR = 13.200; 95% CI = 5.318–32.764). Conclusion: The main modifiers of glaucoma awareness and knowledge were education and previous eye examination, but awareness had additional factor of area of residence. Perceived risk of glaucoma was influenced by being young and living in urban areas.

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Long-term follow-up of phacotrabeculectomy surgery in Tanzania

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Introduction The glaucomas are the second most common cause of preventable blindness, often coexisting with cataract. We have previously reported a large trial of beta-radiation vs 5 fluorouracil as anti-scarring treatment in combined phaco-trabeculectomy surgery. Longterm outcomes in an African population are extremely rarely reported. We present here the outcomes in IOP, acuity, bleb morphology and patient perceptions at 3-5 years post-surgery. Methods Tanzanian patients with glaucoma and visually significant cataract underwent combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy surgery. In November 2015 an attempt was made to contact all participants in the study inviting them for a repeat examination. All who attended were given a detailed examination. A semi-structured interview in Swahili was administrated to determine patient experience and satisfaction with the surgery. Results Of the 301 in the original study, 68 attended for repeat review in 2015. The mean time from original surgery was 4.5 years (range 2.3-6.6 years). Overall 53 (78%) had IOP<21mmHg and 29 (43%) an IOP <16mmHg at final follow-up. A flat bleb at 26 and 100 days was associated with failure by IOP criteria at 4.5 years post-operatively. A vascular bleb at those time points was not any more associated with late failure than a non-vascular bleb. A majority of patients were pleased with the surgery. The cost of surgery is high but it is a price patients were willing to pay. Nearly all patients (95%) would recommend the service to family and friends. Discussion Due to the small proportion reviewed our conclusions are severely limited. Phacotrabeculectomy worked well in a majority of the reviewed population long term and is accepted by a majority of these patients as worthwhile.

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Awareness of Glaucoma and Eye Health Services Among Faith-based Communities in Kumasi, Ghana

Cited by 9 publications

References 28 publications

Socio-demographic factors modify awareness, knowledge, and perceived risk of glaucoma in rural and urban residents in Ghana: a population-based survey

Socio-demographic factors modify awareness, knowledge, and perceived risk of glaucoma in rural and urban residents in Ghana: a population-based survey

Investigating the level of glaucoma awareness and perception of its risk factors in Anambra State, Nigeria

Long-term follow-up of phacotrabeculectomy surgery in Tanzania

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