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

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.

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

10.21203/rs.2.436/v1 ◽

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.

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

10.21203/rs.2.436/v3 ◽

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.

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

10.21203/rs.2.436/v4 ◽

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.

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

10.21203/rs.2.70/v1 ◽

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.

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

10.21203/rs.2.436/v2 ◽

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.

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Knowledge and Associated Factors About Cataract Among Adults in Northeast Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.2.16390/v1 ◽

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.

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Knowledge about Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Check-up Practice and Associated Factors among Adult Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending at Debark Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.2.16562/v5 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Abel Sinshaw Assem ◽

Mebratu Muusew Tegegne ◽

Destaye Shiferaw Alemu ◽

Asamere Tsegaw Woredekal ◽

Tsehay Kassa Tefera

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Diabetic Retinopathy ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Eye Disease ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Duration Of Diabetes ◽

Patients With Diabetes ◽

History Of ◽

Eye Examination

Abstract Background: Routine eye examination plays a vital role in detecting diabetic retinopathy in its earliest stage before the onset of blindness. Patients’ knowledge about the nature and the consequences of diabetic retinopathy and routine eye checkup helps for timely identification and early treatment. However, there is limited evidence on knowledge of patients with diabetes mellitus on diabetic retinopathy and their eye check-up practices in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge about diabetic retinopathy, eye check-up practice and associated factors of diabetic retinopathy among adult diabetic patients at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, from April 20/2018- May 20/2018. A pretested interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data among 230 diabetic patients aged 18 years and above. Data were entered in to Epi Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were done. Odds ratio with 95% confidence level was determined and variables with p–value of < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Result: Out of 238 sample 230 were participated, among this, 119 (51.7%) were males. The mean age of the respondents was 49 (SD ±17.6) years. One hundred nine (47.4%) participants had good knowledge and 91 (39.6%) had good eye check-up practice. Urban residence [AOR= 2.65;95% CI: 1.16-6.07)]), monthly income of 3501-8000 birr [AOR=4.54;(1.31-15.7)], type II diabetes mellitus [AOR=3.9;(1.6-9.6)], duration of diabetes (6-12 years[AOR=4.4;(1.4-13.5)]), history of eye disease [AOR=5.5;(2.3-13.0)] were associated with good knowledge. Similarly, longer duration of diabetes (13-25 years [AOR=3.77; (1.05-13.5)]) and history of eye disease [AOR=2.47; (1.09-5.62)] were associated with good eye check-up practice. Conclusion: The proportion of good knowledge about diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients at Debark hospital was fair (47.4%) and good eye check-up practice (eye examination at least once in the past year) was low (39.6%). Longer duration of diabetes and history of eye disease were identified as positive factors for good knowledge and eye check-up practice. Knowledge and regular eye check-up practice needs to be enhanced through provision of appropriate health education.

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Knowledge about diabetic retinopathy, eye check-up practice and associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus attending Debark hospital, northwest Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.2.16562/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mebratu Muusew Tegegne ◽

Abel Sinshaw Assem ◽

Destaye Shiferaw Alemu ◽

Asamere Tsegaw Woredekal ◽

Tsehay Kassa Alemu

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Diabetic Retinopathy ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Eye Disease ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Duration Of Diabetes ◽

Patients With Diabetes ◽

History Of

Abstract Background: Routine eye examination plays a vital role in detecting diabetic retinopathy in its earliest stage before the onset of blindness. Patients’ knowledge about the nature and the consequences of diabetic retinopathy and routine eye checkup helps in timely identification and early treatment. However, there is limited evidence on knowledge of patients with diabetes mellitus on diabetic retinopathy and their eye check-up practices in Ethiopia in general and the study area in particular. Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, eye check-up practice and associated factors of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Materials and Methods: Institution based cross – sectional study was conducted at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, from April 20/2018- May 20/2018. A pretested interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data among 230 diabetic patients aged 18 years and above. Data were entered in to Epi Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were done. Odds ratio with 95% confidence level was determined and variables with p–value of < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Result: Out of 238 sample 230 were participated, among this, 119 (51.7%) were males. The mean age of the respondents was 49 (SD ±17.6) years. One hundred nine (47.4%) participants had good knowledge and 91 (39.6%) had good eye check-up practice. Urban residence [AOR= 2.65;95% CI: 1.16-6.07)]), monthly income of 3501-8000 birr [AOR=4.54;(1.31-15.7)], type II diabetes mellitus [AOR=3.9;(1.6-9.6)], duration of diabetes (6-12 years[AOR=4.4;(1.4-13.5)]), history of eye disease [AOR=5.5;(2.3-13.0)] were associated with good knowledge. Similarly, longer duration of diabetes (13-25 years [AOR=3.77; (1.05-13.5)]) and history of eye disease [AOR=2.47;(1.09-5.62)] were associated with good eye check-up practice. Conclusion: The proportion of good knowledge about diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients was fair (47.4%) in the study setting and good eye check-up practice was low (39.6%) Longer duration of diabetes and history of eye disease were identified as positive factors for good knowledge and eye check-up practice. Knowledge and regular eye check-up practice needs to be enhanced through provision of appropriate health education.

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Knowledge About Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Check-Up Practice And Associated Factors Among Adult Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Attending At Debark Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.2.16562/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mebratu Muusew Tegegne ◽

Abel Sinshaw Assem ◽

Destaye Shiferaw Alemu ◽

Asamere Tsegaw Woredekal ◽

Tsehay Kassa Tefera

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Diabetic Retinopathy ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Eye Disease ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Duration Of Diabetes ◽

Patients With Diabetes ◽

History Of ◽

Eye Examination

Abstract Background:Routine eye examination plays a vital role in detecting diabetic retinopathy in its earliest stage before the onset of blindness. Patients’ knowledge about the nature and the consequences of diabetic retinopathy and routine eye checkup helps in timely identification and early treatment. However, there is limited evidence on knowledge of patients with diabetes mellitus on diabetic retinopathy and their eye check-up practices in Ethiopia.The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, eye check-up practice and associated factors of diabetic retinopathy among adult diabetic patients at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.Methods: Institution based cross – sectional study was conducted at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, from April 20/2018- May 20/2018. A pretested interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data among 230 diabetic patients aged 18 years and above. Data were entered in to Epi Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were done. Odds ratio with 95% confidence level was determined and variables with p–value of < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant.Result: Out of 238 sample 230 were participated, among this, 119 (51.7%) were males. The mean age of the respondents was 49 (SD ±17.6) years. One hundred nine (47.4%) participants had good knowledge and 91 (39.6%) had good eye check-up practice. Urban residence [AOR= 2.65;95% CI: 1.16-6.07)]), monthly income of 3501-8000 birr [AOR=4.54;(1.31-15.7)], type II diabetes mellitus [AOR=3.9;(1.6-9.6)], duration of diabetes (6-12 years[AOR=4.4;(1.4-13.5)]), history of eye disease [AOR=5.5;(2.3-13.0)] were associated with good knowledge. Similarly, longer duration of diabetes (13-25 years [AOR=3.77; (1.05-13.5)]) and history of eye disease [AOR=2.47; (1.09-5.62)] were associated with good eye check-up practice. Conclusion: The proportion of good knowledge about diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients at Debark hospital was fair (47.4%) and good eye check-up practice (eye examination at least once in the past year) was low (39.6%). Longer duration of diabetes and history of eye disease were identified as positive factors for good knowledge and eye check-up practice. Knowledge and regular eye check-up practice needs to be enhanced through provision of appropriate health education.

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