Knowledge and Compliance among Contact Lens Wearers Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Many factors determine the success of wearing contact lens, including knowledge and compliance towards lens care. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and compliance between two groups of adult contact lens wearers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Methods: A total of 60 participants aged 18–30 years old volunteered to participate in this study (30 participants prescribed contact lenses at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia [UKM] optometry clinic and 30 participants fitted at private practices). Participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire consisting of nine questions on basic knowledge related to lens wear and 13 questions on compliance, categorised into questions on the cleaning process, disinfection, accessories care and replacement schedule. Results: All participants wore disposable contact lens 53.3% (n = 32) participants preferred using monthly disposable lenses. Both groups had the same level of knowledge, except knowledge of the effects of makeup (P < 0.000) and duration of the solution used for cleaning (P < 0.010), showing lack of knowledge on contact lenses among participants in private practices group. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of the level of compliance with the cleaning process (P = 0.830), disinfection (P = 0.725), accessories care (P = 0.865) and replacement schedule (P = 0.699). Conclusion: Participants from UKM optometry clinic had better knowledge on wearing contact lens; moreover, both groups had good compliance towards lens care. Contact lens practitioners should provide all the necessary information to contact lens wearers so that they are equipped to handle contact lenses correctly, which would minimise the risk of eye complications.

Knowledge of Information Security Awareness and Practices for Home Users: Case Study in Libya

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“…With the increase number of internet users, the attention to information security awareness and practices have become widely where it covers end users at organizations, as well as, users at home. Furthermore, organizations increase their defense by providing security awareness and practices while the home users left as attractive targets for hackers (Ishak et al, 2014;Furnell and Evangelatos, 2007).…”

Knowledge of Information Security Awareness and Practices for Home Users: Case Study in Libya

“…Several studies have emphasized the need to increase the security awareness of users within the organization by focusing on policies and procedures related to technology. Additionally, educating employees on information security through training programs is crucial to create a security culture among users (Ishak et al, 2014;Fakeh et al, 2012). It is essential to protect information assets from internal threats.…”

“…As the number of internet users increases, there has been a widespread focus on information security awareness and practices, encompassing both end users in organizations and home users. However, it is worth noting that organizations prioritize enhancing their defense by providing security awareness and practices, while home users are often left as attractive targets for hackers (Ishak et al, 2014;Furnell and Evangelatos, 2007).…”