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Knowledge of routine eye examination in children and associated factors: A parents’ perspective


O.E. Obarisiagbon
D.H. Kayoma

Abstract

Background: Routine eye examinations form part of the scope of the health care plan for children to prevent avoidable causes of  blindness. This study assessed parents' knowledge of routine eye exam in school children in Evbuomore community and how this affects  access to eye examinations.


Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed in the  selection of 380 participants in Evbomore community in Edo State. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.


Results: Atotal of 308 parents  with a mean age of 37.4 ±6.1 years participated in this survey. There was poor awareness 46.3% and knowledge 57.9% of routine eye  examination in children. Religion (p=0.02), skill level (p<0.01), level of education and monthly income (p<0.01) positively influenced  knowledge.


Conclusion: The knowledge of parents regarding routine eye examination in children was poor. Increasing household  income, socio-economic status and higher skill levels were significant determinants of good knowledge. These factors can be harnessed  by stakeholders in the planning and implementation of health education programs for parents in order to improve knowledge of routine   eye examination in children.


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