Unmet eye care needs among a homeless youth population

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher W. Noel ◽  
Raman Srivastava ◽  
Ryan Lo ◽  
Alan Berger ◽  
Nasrin Tehrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Youth Population

scholarly journals Estimated number of ophthalmologists worldwide (International Council of Ophthalmology update): will we meet the needs?

2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 588-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serge Resnikoff ◽  
Van Charles Lansingh ◽  
Lindsey Washburn ◽  
William Felch ◽  
Tina-Marie Gauthier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Gdp Per Capita ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Per Capita

Background/aimsTo estimate 2015 global ophthalmologist data and analyse their relationship to income groups, prevalence rates of blindness and visual impairment and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita.MethodsOnline surveys were emailed to presidents/chairpersons of national societies of ophthalmology and Ministry of Health representatives from all 194 countries to capture the number and density (per million population) of ophthalmologists, the number/density performing cataract surgery and refraction, and annual ophthalmologist population growth trends. Correlations between these data and income group, GDP per capita and prevalence rates of blindness and visual impairment were analysed.ResultsIn 2015, there were an estimated 232 866 ophthalmologists in 194 countries. Income was positively associated with ophthalmologist density (a mean 3.7 per million population in low-income countries vs a mean 76.2 in high-income countries). Most countries reported positive growth (94/156; 60.3%). There was a weak, inverse correlation between the prevalence of blindness and the ophthalmologist density. There were weak, positive correlations between the density of ophthalmologists performing cataract surgery and GDP per capita and the prevalence of blindness, as well as between GDP per capita and the density of ophthalmologists doing refractions.ConclusionsAlthough the estimated global ophthalmologist workforce appears to be growing, the appropriate distribution of the eye care workforce and the development of comprehensive eye care delivery systems are needed to ensure that eye care needs are universally met.

Unmet Eye Care Needs Among U.S. 5th-Grade Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinzhi Zhang ◽  
Marc N. Elliott ◽  
Jinan B. Saaddine ◽  
Jay G. Berry ◽  
Paula Cuccaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eye Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
5Th Grade

scholarly journals Visual Impairment and Unmet Eye Care Needs Among Homeless Adults in a Canadian City

2015 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
pp. 455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher W. Noel ◽  
Henry Fung ◽  
Raman Srivastava ◽  
Gerald Lebovic ◽  
Stephen W. Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Homeless Adults ◽  
Canadian City

Attachment patterns of homeless youth: Choices of stress and confusion

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-33
Author(s):  
Min Ju Kang ◽  
Michael Glassman
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Life History ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Reproductive Strategies ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Evolutionary Model ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Attachment Patterns ◽  
Youth Population

AbstractThis commentary explores the reproductive strategies and attachment patterns among homeless youths. Del Giudice's integrated evolutionary model is applied to a homeless youth population that must function in ecological settings of constant high risk and stress. Different reproductive needs result in different patterns of high-risk behaviors. Intervention considering the sex differences, life history, and early caregiver–child relationships is suggested.

scholarly journals Cost and quality of life of overlooked eye care needs of children

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monali S. Malvankar-Mehta ◽  
Ryan Wilson ◽  
Erik Leci ◽  
Kelly Hatch ◽  
Sapna Sharan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Care Needs

scholarly journals "Hey Faggot" Understanding that the Current Homeless System Planning Policy, and Land Use Planning Tools is not Designed to Address the Socialized and Institutionalized Disregard for the LGBTQ Homeless Youth Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Bar
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Current System ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Survival Sex ◽  
Planning Tools ◽  
Youth Population

Making up a disproportionate amount of the homeless youth population, LGBTQ homeless youth face a myriad of problems from increased depression and anxiety, emotional and belonging issues; higher rates of suicide, drug and alcohol abuse; and higher rates of STI and heath problems associated with increased rates of survival sex. The findings, derived from a literature review, a review of current policies and land use planning tools in Toronto, interviews with two frontline homeless service providers and two policy workers, have brought to light areas where the profession of urban planning can contribute to reform the current system of shelter and support facilities. Through language and skills training, provincial and municipal policy on housing and homelessness, land use planning tools of zoning by-­‐laws and public consultations and the siting of facilities, and political backing, urban planning can help to aid in the provision of services for LGBTQ homeless youth.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF EYE CARE AND OCULAR FINDINGS IN CRITICALLY ILL COVID-19 PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zarife Ekici Gök ◽  
Abdullah Gök ◽  
leman acun delen ◽  
Umut Sabri Kasapoglu ◽  
Esra Gürbüz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Ocular Involvement ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Ocular Findings ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation Support

Objective: The current study aimed to evaluate eye care needs along with ocular findings in patients treated in intensive care units due to Covid-19 infection. Materials and Methods: A total of 93 patients, 58 men and 35 women, who were under follow-up and treatment in intensive care due to COVID-19 infection between 01/01/2021 and 02/15/2021 were included in the study. Detailed eye examinations of the patients were performed with a portable handheld biomicroscope and direct and indirect ophthalmoscope. Cases requiring treatment for eye diseases were identified and treated. Results: The mean patient age was 68.32 ± 9.97 years; 35 patients were followed-up and treated with non-invasive mechanical ventilation and 58 patients with invasive mechanical ventilation support. Mild, moderate, and severe chemosis was observed in 19 patients (20.4%), 10 patients (10.8%), and 4 patients (4.3%), respectively. Conjunctivitis (8.6%) was observed in 8 patients. Corneal abrasion was present in 7 patients (7.5%). Keratitis secondary to exposure keratopathy was observed in one patient. Eye care and medical treatment was initiated for these patients. We noted 8 patients (8.6%) with retinal haemorrhage; however, to the best of our knowledge, these patients may show acute retinal involvement secondary to systemic diseases or have previous retinal findings other than Covid-19 infection or treatments. Conclusion: Findings of ocular involvement due to COVID-19 infection were detected in the present study. Retinal haemorrhages were detected in addition to the common findings in viral infections. Especially in patients supported with mechanical ventilation, the detection and treatment of conditions that require eye care for exposure keratopathy is very important for recovering from the disease and the quality of vision.

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