Awareness About Diabetic Retinopathy Among Diabetic Patients in Rural Area of Central Kerala

Prabhakar, Nirmala; Thomas, Ann Mary; Padmanabhan, Gopalakrishnan; Hariharan, Harsha Chollankil; Londhe, Swati; Antharjanam, Devaki; Antony, Raju

doi:10.14260/jemds/2016/1325

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“…This is consistent with the reports from a tertiary care teaching hospital in Ludhiana, and a population-based study from rural central Kerala. 20,21 The lack of significant association for diabetic retinopathy screening with age and gender in this study is consistent with previous studies from Goa and central Kerala. 9,11 Awareness of diabetic retinopathy screening was not associated with regular physician care for diabetes.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…27 Uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening reported in population-based studies from Kerala range from 9.6% to 59.02%. 11,20 In this study, 99% of patient who were aware of retinopathy screening utilized the service suggesting that good awareness leads to good practice. This is in concurrence with a study from a similar tertiary care teaching hospital in Vellore.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Compared to hospital-based studies, community studies from Kerala report a higher level of awareness of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients (77.07 in rural Kerala, 71.3% in semi-urban central Kerala). 11,20 The study by Prabhakaran et al identified mass media (48%) and hospital/camps (41%) as major sources of information in rural Kerala. 20 Duration of diabetes was the only variable that was significantly associated with awareness of diabetic retinopathy screening in this study.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…11,20 The study by Prabhakaran et al identified mass media (48%) and hospital/camps (41%) as major sources of information in rural Kerala. 20 Duration of diabetes was the only variable that was significantly associated with awareness of diabetic retinopathy screening in this study. This is consistent with the reports from a tertiary care teaching hospital in Ludhiana, and a population-based study from rural central Kerala.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Utilization of diabetic retinopathy screening among diabetic patients at a tertiary care hospital in Kerala, India

Kumar

Kamaladevi

Valsan

2021

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Background: Diabetes is a major public health concern that affects nearly 463 million (9.3%) of global adult population. Diabetic retinopathy, which affects around 35% of all diabetic patients, is the fifth leading cause of preventable global blindness. This study was done to determine the status of diabetic retinopathy screening and the factors that influence its uptake among diabetic patients attending a tertiary care setting in Kerala, India.Methods: 200 patients with diabetes mellitus on physician care were enrolled for a questionnaire-based survey which collected information on patient demographics, education, occupation, patient’s awareness of retinopathy, screening, diabetic blindness and their source of such knowledge.Results: 83% were aware that diabetes can result in vision loss. 61% were aware that diabetic blindness is preventable. 42% patients were aware of screening options for retinopathy. The awareness of retinopathy screening was significantly associated (p=0.0001) only with duration of diabetes.Conclusions: Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients in Kerala was sub optimal. Better patient education and use of mass media can increase awareness on diabetes retinopathy screening programs.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 67%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Utilization of diabetic retinopathy screening among diabetic patients at a tertiary care hospital in Kerala, India

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Study on Glaucomaawareness Among Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Centre

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Kumar

Tiwary

2020

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Globally, glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness. In India approx. 11.2 million People aged above 40 years are affected with glaucoma. Studies shows that the prevalence of this disease increases with age & more than 90% are unaware of it. Lack of awareness about glaucoma is an important reason for its late presentation which significantly increases the risk of blindness. A Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted in the ophthalmology department of NMCH, Patna. Total 1860 patients of age group 20-80 years coming to OPD were enrolled for the study. The study was conducted by using a pre structured questionnaires. The questions were in English & local language (Hindi). Each question had 3 options and patient had to choose one. Source of information about glaucoma was also enquired. Data were collected through face to face interviews. In our study overall awareness on glaucoma was 16.02%. Male patients were comparatively more aware than females. Similarly urban & semi-urban residents were more aware than rural population. As the age and education increased level of awareness & knowledge increased. Major source of information was from doctors, health personnel & mass media. A large number of participants had heard about the local term used for glaucoma i.e. kalamotia but few were actually aware about it and very few were aware of the fact that in glaucoma, the raised intraocular pressure damage the nerve resulting in blindness. Progression of glaucoma can only prevented by early diagnosis and treatment. So, awareness about the glaucoma will help in early detection, a very important step in preventing glaucoma related blindness. We can decrease the prevalence of glaucoma by spreading awareness and screening of risk group population.

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Awareness About Diabetic Retinopathy Among Diabetic Patients in Rural Area of Central Kerala

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Utilization of diabetic retinopathy screening among diabetic patients at a tertiary care hospital in Kerala, India

Utilization of diabetic retinopathy screening among diabetic patients at a tertiary care hospital in Kerala, India

Study on Glaucomaawareness Among Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Centre

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