Knowledge and Associated Factors About Cataract Among Adults in Northeast Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seid Mohammed ◽  
Haile Woretaw Alemu ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Positive History ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eye Examination ◽  
Higher Educational

Abstract Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally and accounts for half of the total blindness in Ethiopia. Despite it is treatable, the lack of knowledge about cataract and its treatment is still a major barrier in the developing countries. Knowledge about the disease and its treatment play a key role for the people with cataract to get timely eye care. Objective: To assess knowledge and associated factors about cataract among adults in Kombolcha, Northeast Ethiopia Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was implemented. Stratified multistage sampling technique was used to select a total of 847 study participants aged 18 years or older. A face to face interview was applied using a pretested structured questionnaire in Amharic language. The collected data was entered into Epidemiological information version 7 and exported to statistical package for social sciences version 20 for analysis. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression with odds ratio were used. Variables with a p-value of less than 0.05 in multivariable logistic regression were considered as statistically significant predictors for knowledge about cataract. Results: A total of 771 participants completed the study with a response rate of 91%. Of the total, 86.0% were from urban kebeles and 50.8% were female. The median age of the participants was 30 years. About 75.6% (583) individuals were familiar with the term cataract. Overall 537 )69.6%) [95% CI: 66.3-72.9] had good knowledge of cataract. Higher educational status [AOR: 6.041; 95% CI: 3.106-11.746], being married [AOR: 1.787; 95% CI: 1.174-2.721], having history of a previous eye examination [AOR: 1.619; 95% CI: 1.053-2.488] and positive history of cataract [AOR: 10.443; 95% CI: 2.078-52.493] were significantly associated with good knowledge about cataract. Conclusions: Overall about two-third of participants had good knowledge about cataract. Higher educational status, being married, having a previous eye examination and a positive history of cataract had a significantly positive association with good knowledge about cataract. As cataract is a leading blinding disease, maximizing the existing knowledge by giving special attention to those not having formal education is essential.

scholarly journals Knowledge Of Glaucoma And Associated Factors Among Adults In Gish Abay Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdu Yenegeta Bizuneh ◽  
Ayanaw Tsega ◽  
Yezinash Addis ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Background Glaucoma is a global public health problem and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Even though public knowledge of glaucoma is a key for early case identification and prevention of blindness, it is unknown in the study area, making provision of interventions difficult. Therefore, this study was intended to assess knowledge of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Gish Abay town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018Methods A Community based cross - sectional design study with systematic random sampling technique was used to select 630 adults. The study was conducted from April to May, 2018. Data was entered into Epi Info version 7 and was analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Binary logistic regression model and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence level was used to identify the significant factors associated with knowledge of glaucoma. Variables with P–value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results About 594 adults were participated with a response rate of 94%. Above half of (52%) the participants were females with median age of 28 years. The proportion of good knowledge was demonstrated in 16.8% [95% CI; 14.0, 19.9]. Educational status: primary education [AOR; 2.89: 1.41, 5.90], secondary education [AOR; 3.03: 1.47, 6.24] college and above [AOR; 5.18: 2.21, 12.13], history of eye examination [AOR; 6.52: 3.37, 12.63]; family history of glaucoma [AOR; 12.08: 4.13, 35.30] and higher income level [AOR; 3.11: 1.55, 6.25] were positively associated with good knowledge of glaucoma.Conclusions The proportion of good knowledge of glaucoma was low. Higher educational status, positive family history of glaucoma, eye examination and higher income level were significantly associated with knowledge of glaucoma. Key words: Knowledge, Glaucoma, Associated factors, Gish Abay, Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Knowledge of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Gish Abay town, Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdu Yenegeta ◽  
Ayanaw Tsega ◽  
Yezinash Addis ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Background Glaucoma is a global public health problem and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Even though public knowledge of glaucoma is a key for early case identification and prevention of blindness, it is unknown in the study area, making provision of interventions difficult. Therefore, this study was intended to assess knowledge of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Gish Abay town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018. Methods A Community based cross - sectional design study with systematic random sampling technique was used to select 630 adults. The study was conducted from April to May, 2018. Data was entered into Epi Info version 7 and was analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Binary logistic regression model and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence level was used to identify the significant factors associated with knowledge of glaucoma. Variables with P–value ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results About 594 adults were participated with a response rate of 94%. Above half of (52%) the participants were females with median age of 28 years. The proportion of good knowledge was demonstrated in 16.8% [95% CI; 14.0, 19.9]. Educational status: primary education [AOR; 2.89: 1.41, 5.90], secondary education [AOR; 3.03: 1.47, 6.24] college and above [AOR; 5.18: 2.21, 12.13], history of eye examination [AOR; 6.52: 3.37, 12.63]; family history of glaucoma [AOR; 12.08: 4.13, 35.30] and higher income level [AOR; 3.11: 1.55, 6.25] were positively associated with good knowledge of glaucoma. Conclusions The proportion of good knowledge of glaucoma was low. Higher educational status, positive family history of glaucoma, eye examination and higher income level were significantly associated with knowledge of glaucoma.

scholarly journals Knowledge Of Glaucoma And Associated Factors Among Adults In Gish Abay Town, Northwest Ethiopia, Jun 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdu Yenegeta Bizuneh ◽  
Ayanaw Tsega ◽  
Yezinash Addis ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Introduction: Glaucoma is a global public health problem and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and the fifth cause of blindness in Ethiopia. Even though public knowledge of glaucoma is a key for early case identification and prevention of blindness, it is unknown in the study area, making provision of interventions difficult. Objective: To assess knowledge of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Gish Abay town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018 Methods: A Community based cross - sectional study design with systematic random sampling technique was used to select 630 adults. The study was conducted from April 25-May 05, 2018. Data was entered into Epi Info version 7 and was analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Binary logistic regression model and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence level was used to identify the significant factors associated with knowledge of glaucoma. P–value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: About 594 adults were participated with a response rate of 94%. Nearly 52% of the participants were females with median age of 28 years. The proportion of good knowledge was demonstrated in 68.9% [95% CI; 61, 75.9]. Educational status: secondary education [AOR; 4.01: 1.15, 13.94], college and above [AOR; 4.49: 1.31, 15.32], history of eye examination [AOR; 2.86: 1.05, 7.79] and younger age (18-22) [6.39: 1.82, 22.41] were positively associated with good knowledge of glaucoma. Conclusion and recommendation: The proportion of good knowledge of glaucoma was high. Better educational status, younger age, eye examination at least once in life and higher income level were associated with better knowledge of glaucoma. Recognizing the severity of glaucoma, enhancing knowledge is paramount at the community.

scholarly journals Attitude towards diabetes mellitus among adult communities in Gondar city, Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251777
Author(s):  
Abiy Maru Alemayehu ◽  
Malede Mequanent Sisay
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Higher Educational

Background Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Diabetes and its complications can be reduced by enhancing the attitude of the community. However, there is limited information regarding attitude towards diabetes in northwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study determined the attitude and associated factors of diabetes mellitus among adult non-diabetic participants in Gondar city. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gondar city. Systematic random sampling was employed to select 626 non-diabetic participants. The data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, processing, and analysis were done using STATA version 14. Both bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regressions were used to identify the associated factors. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to calculate a level of significance. Results Of 626 participants, 572 (91.37%) study subjects heard about diabetes mellitus. Three hundred and fifteen participants (55.07%) (95% CI: 50.9% - 59.1%) had a favorable attitude towards diabetes mellitus. Having good knowledge about diabetes (adjusted odds ratio = 2.69, 95% CI: 1.88, 3.87), and higher educational status (adjusted odds ratio = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.78) were positively associated with a favorable attitude towards diabetes mellitus. Female gender (adjusted odds ratio = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.47, 0.98), on the other hand, had poor attitude towards diabetes mellitus. Conclusion In this study, a favorable attitude towards diabetes was low among adult non-diabetic participants. Good knowledge, higher educational status, and being male were the factors associated with a favorable attitude towards diabetes.

scholarly journals Knowledge Of Glaucoma And Associated Factors Among Adults In Gish Abay Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdu Yenegeta Bizuneh ◽  
Ayanaw Tsega ◽  
Yezinash Addis ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Introduction Glaucoma is a global public health problem and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and the fifth cause of blindness in Ethiopia. Even though public knowledge of glaucoma is a key for early case identification and prevention of blindness, it is unknown in the study area, making provision of interventions difficult.
Objective: To assess knowledge of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Gish Abay town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018
Methods: A Community based cross - sectional study design with systematic random sampling technique was used to select 630 adults. The study was conducted from April 25-May 05, 2018. Data was entered into Epi Info version 7 and was analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Binary logistic regression model and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence level was used to identify the significant factors associated with knowledge of glaucoma. P–value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: About 594 adults were participated with a response rate of 94%. Nearly 52% of the participants were females with median age of 28 years. The proportion of good knowledge was demonstrated in 68.9% [95% CI; 61, 75.9]. Educational status: secondary education [AOR; 4.01: 1.15, 13.94], college and above [AOR; 4.49: 1.31, 15.32], history of eye examination [AOR; 2.86: 1.05, 7.79] and younger age (18-22) [6.39: 1.82, 22.41] were positively associated with good knowledge of glaucoma.
Conclusion and recommendation: The proportion of good knowledge of glaucoma was high. Better educational status, younger age, eye examination at least once in life and higher income level were associated with better knowledge of glaucoma. Recognizing the severity of glaucoma, enhancing knowledge is paramount at the community.

scholarly journals Knowledge Of Glaucoma And Associated Factors Among Adults In Gish Abay Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdu Yenegeta Bizuneh ◽  
Ayanaw Tsega ◽  
Yezinash Addis ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Introduction Glaucoma is a global public health problem and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and the fifth cause of blindness in Ethiopia. Even though public knowledge of glaucoma is a key for early case identification and prevention of blindness, it is unknown in the study area, making provision of interventions difficult.
Objective: To assess knowledge of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Gish Abay town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018
Methods: A Community based cross - sectional study design with systematic random sampling technique was used to select 630 adults. The study was conducted from April 25-May 05, 2018. Data was entered into Epi Info version 7 and was analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Binary logistic regression model and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence level was used to identify the significant factors associated with knowledge of glaucoma. P–value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: About 594 adults were participated with a response rate of 94%. Nearly 52% of the participants were females with median age of 28 years. The proportion of good knowledge was demonstrated in 68.9% [95% CI; 61, 75.9]. Educational status: secondary education [AOR; 4.01: 1.15, 13.94], college and above [AOR; 4.49: 1.31, 15.32], history of eye examination [AOR; 2.86: 1.05, 7.79] and younger age (18-22) [6.39: 1.82, 22.41] were positively associated with good knowledge of glaucoma.
Conclusion and recommendation: The proportion of good knowledge of glaucoma was high. Better educational status, younger age, eye examination at least once in life and higher income level were associated with better knowledge of glaucoma. Recognizing the severity of glaucoma, enhancing knowledge is paramount at the community.

scholarly journals Awareness of Glaucoma and Associated Factors among Adults in Sekela District, Northwest Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdu Yenegeta Bizuneh ◽  
Ayanaw Tsega ◽  
Yezinash Addis ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Background Awareness of glaucoma is directly affected by good eye screening practice which in turn helps for reduction of the blindness burden of glaucoma. However, it is unknown in the study area, making provision of interventions difficult. This study was intended to assess awareness of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Sekela district, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A population based cross - sectional survey was conducted on 602 adults who were selected by using systematic random sampling from April to May, 2018. Data were entered into Epi Info version 7 and was analyzed by statistical package for social sciences version 23. The adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated to find out the strength of association. P–value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results A total of 594 adults were participated with a response rate of 98.7%. Nearly 52% of adults were females with median age of 28 years. The proportion of awareness of glaucoma was 24.4% [95% CI; 21.0, 28.1]. It was positively associated with educational status: primary education [AOR: 3.15; 1.72, 5.77], secondary education [AOR; 3.11: 1.66, 5.84], college and above [AOR; 6.10; 2.80, 13.27], history of eye examination [AOR: 6.52; 3.46, 12.25], income level: > 2000 Ethiopian birr [ 4.65; 2.59, 8.37] and history of chronic diseases [AOR; 2.93: 1.25, 6.85]. Conclusion About one fourth of adults were aware of glaucoma and it was low. Higher educational status, eye examination, history of chronic diseases and better income level were significantly associated with awareness of glaucoma.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF GLAUCOMA AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG ADULTS IN GISH ABAY TOWN, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA, JUN 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zewdu Yenegeta Bizuneh ◽  
Ayanaw Tsega ◽  
Yezinash Addis ◽  
Fisseha Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Eye Examination

Abstract Introduction Glaucoma is a global public health problem and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and the fifth cause of blindness in Ethiopia. Even though public knowledge of glaucoma is a key for early case identification and prevention of blindness, it is unknown in the study area, making provision of interventions difficult.
Objective: To assess knowledge of glaucoma and associated factors among adults in Gish Abay town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018
Methods: A Community based cross - sectional study design with systematic random sampling technique was used to select 630 adults. The study was conducted from April 25-May 05, 2018. Data was entered into Epi Info version 7 and was analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Binary logistic regression model and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence level was used to identify the significant factors associated with knowledge of glaucoma. P–value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: About 594 adults were participated with a response rate of 94%. Nearly 52% of the participants were females with median age of 28 years. The proportion of good knowledge was demonstrated in 68.9% [95% CI; 61, 75.9]. Educational status: secondary education [AOR; 4.01: 1.15, 13.94], college and above [AOR; 4.49: 1.31, 15.32], history of eye examination [AOR; 2.86: 1.05, 7.79] and younger age (18-22) [6.39: 1.82, 22.41] were positively associated with good knowledge of glaucoma.
Conclusion and recommendation: The proportion of good knowledge of glaucoma was high. Better educational status, younger age, eye examination at least once in life and higher income level were associated with better knowledge of glaucoma. Recognizing the severity of glaucoma, enhancing knowledge is paramount at the community.

Knowledgeof anthrax infection prevention and its associated factors among livestock owners in Sekotazuria district, Wag-himra zone, northeast, Amhara region Ethiopia: Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kibeb seid ◽  
Terefe Derso ◽  
atsede mazengia shiferaw
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anthrax Infection

Abstract Introduction Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease transmitted from infected animal to human by direct or indirectcontact with their products like hides or wool. The most efficient ways of anthrax infection preventions are vaccination of livestock, surveillance, and proper disposal of livestock carcasses in domestic herd.Recently, anthrax infection in humans has been reported from several districts spreadcountrywide and becomes a major public health problem of animals-humans in Amhara region (the study area).Objective This study aimed at determining knowledge of anthrax infection prevention and its associated factors among livestock owners in Sekotazuria district.Method Community based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from April to May, 2018, at Sekotazuria district, Northeast Ethiopia. A total of 844 live-stoke owners were selected from Sekotazuria district using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and data were cleaned, coded, and entered into Epi-info version 3.5.3, and transferred into SPSS version 20 for further statistical analysis. A p-value of less than 0.05 at multiple logistic regression analysis was considered statistically significant.Results The study revealed that good knowledge of anthrax prevention among livestock owners was 55.8% (95%CI: 54.2, 57.4%). According to multivariable logistic regression analysis, secondary and above educational level[AOR=2.97, 95% CI: 1.07, 8.20], age range of 42 – 80 [AOR=1.47, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.07], and health education about anthrax [AOR=4.25, 95% CI: 2.51, 7.17]were found significantly associated with good knowledge of anthrax infection prevention.Conclusion More than half of livestock owners at SekotaZuria District had good knowledge towards anthrax infection prevention, education level in secondary and above,respondents age category 42-80 years, and health education about anthrax were factors associated with knowledge of anthrax infection prevention. Therefore, health education about anthrax shall be strengthening.

Consistent Use of Condom and Associated Factors Among Sero-discordant Couples in Northeast Ethiopia, 2020: Qualitative Design Embedded

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolde Melese Ayele ◽  
Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne ◽  
Yitayish Damite ◽  
Muluken Genetu Chane ◽  
Asnakew Molla
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Serodiscordant Couples ◽  
Qualitative Design ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Discordant Couples

Abstract Background: Despite significant progress over the past decades to reduce transmission, HIV is continuing a public health problem. Although, consistent condom use has paramount help in reducing HIV transmission, its prevalence, and associated factors are not well studied. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the proportion and factors associated with condom use among discordant couples in Northeast Ethiopia.Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study by embedding qualitative design was conducted from October 1 2019 to June 2020. A total of 417 HIV discordant couples were included. A pre-tested structured and interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the quantitative data. An interview guide unstructured questions were used to collect qualitative data. Binary logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with the outcome variable. Variable those that had a P-value less than 0.05 in multivariable logistic regression were considered as statistical predictors of condom use. Results: A total of 401 HIV serodiscordant couples were participated, making a 94.8% response rate. The proportion of consistent condom use was 58.4%(95%CI: 53.1-63.1%). Unmarried partners AOR=0.44(95%CI: 0.229-0.877), students and employees AOR=0.33(95%CI 0.130-0.846), AOR=0.39(95%CI: 0.165-0.939) respectively, couples live together AOR=1.86(95%CI: 1.197-2.195), receiving counseling about condom use AOR=1.90(95%CI: 1.182-3.076), and knowledgeable participants AOR=1.61(95%CI: 1.031-2.525) were the independent predictors of consistent condom use. Conclusions: Despite its importance, the proportion of consistent condom use among serodiscordant couples was significantly low. Therefore, planners, policymakers, and health care practitioners should consider the aforementioned factors to improve consistent condom use. Also, special intervention on students and employees should be started. The authors recommend the researcher to quantify the new variable explored by qualitative design. Therefore, these results have high importance in designing tailored intervention method.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document