Population-level investigation of the knowledge of ocular chemical injuries and proper immediate action

Seraj, Hadeel; Khawandanh, Shahad; Fatani, Arwa; Saeed, Afnan; Alotaibi, Ghadeer; Basheikh, Ahmed

doi:10.1186/s13104-020-04950-5

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“…These high prevalence rates warrant research into community's level of knowledge of chemical eye injuries to reduce their incidence and complications. The analysis showed that the vast majority (95.1%) agreed that chemical injuries to the eye can cause ocular complications; a finding consistent with studies from Jeddah [ 9 ] (88.3%) and Aseer region (86.9%) [ 10 ].…”

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“…In a similar investigation of chemical eye injuries among the general population of Jeddah, Seraj et al. reported half this prevalence rate (15.5%) [ 9 ]. This may be explained by different methodological approaches to the question regarding the history of ocular chemical injuries.…”

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“…The questionnaire was developed by the study authors based on previous research [ 9 , 10 ]. It included questions assessing demographic data (sex, age, job, education, and income) and questions assessing knowledge of ocular chemical burns and proper immediate steps.…”

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“…The Irrigation should be continued in the hospital until the ocular surface pH has returned to a normal range of 7.0–7.2 [ 8 ]. According to a previous study conducted in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi population needs to be more aware of immediate corrective action in the event of ocular chemical injuries [ 9 ]. According to the previous points, we noticed the chemical substances carry a significant harmful effect on the eye, and as we know that the eye is a vital sense organ and vision loss has a negative impact on one's quality of life because it can lead to dramatic changes in lifestyle, loss of job, and face disfigurements [ 9 ].…”

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“…According to a previous study conducted in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi population needs to be more aware of immediate corrective action in the event of ocular chemical injuries [ 9 ]. According to the previous points, we noticed the chemical substances carry a significant harmful effect on the eye, and as we know that the eye is a vital sense organ and vision loss has a negative impact on one's quality of life because it can lead to dramatic changes in lifestyle, loss of job, and face disfigurements [ 9 ]. Assuming the Saudi population's level of awareness is humble regarding the proper steps and actions that should be taken in case of a chemical injury to the eyes.…”

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Community-level awareness of proper immediate steps regarding ocular chemical injury in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia

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Ocular injuries sustained at home in five metropolitan cities: a review of 5008 cases

Sharifi,

Sedaghat,

Vaseie

2024

Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol

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Background: In Iran, ocular injuries sustained at home are a growing public health issue, and few studies have explored their prevalence and the frequencies of different causes of these injuries. We investigated the features of ocular injuries at home among children and adolescents (aged < 18 years), adults (18 – 64 years), and the elderly (greater than or equal to 65 years) in five metropolitan cities. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited individuals with ocular injuries sustained at home who presented to 12 public/teaching hospitals in five metropolitan cities during a 5-month period. Using clinical records within the emergency department archives, we collected the following data: age, sex, frequency of injuries requiring hospital admission or surgical intervention, and causes of eye injuries, documented as 1) cleaning products, 2) chemical products, 3) kitchen items, 4) cooking activities, 5) toys, 6) falls from height, 7) sports equipment, 8) penetrating or cutting, 9) abrasions, 10) foreign bodies, and 11) direct blows by other individuals. Results: Of 5008 participants from the five cities, 74% (n = 3711) were male and 26% (n = 1297) were female. The most frequent causes of injury among children and adolescents, adults, and the elderly were toys, kitchen items, and cooking activities, respectively. In children and adolescents, injuries were caused by kitchen items, toys, foreign bodies, and direct blows by other individuals more frequently than in adults or the elderly, and by cleaning products and abrasions more frequently than in the elderly (all P < 0.05). In adults, injuries were caused by cleaning products, cooking activities, falls from height, sports equipment, penetrating or cutting, and abrasions more frequently than in children and adolescents or the elderly (all P < 0.05), and by kitchen items, toys, and blows by other individuals more frequently than in the elderly (all P < 0.05). In the elderly, injuries were caused by chemical products more frequently than in children and adolescents or adults, and by cooking activities, falls from height, and sports equipment more frequently than in children and adolescents (all P < 0.05). In adults, the frequency of ocular injuries was significantly higher in Tehran and lower in Mashhad when comparing each with that of the other four cities (all P < 0.05). We found a significantly higher frequency of ocular injuries by cleaning and chemical products in Tehran, by toys in Shiraz, by falls from height in Isfahan, and by direct blows by other individuals in Ahvaz when comparing each to that of the other four cities (all P < 0.05). Regarding the prevalence of severe ocular injuries among the children/adolescent and adult age groups, conditions were relatively better in Shiraz and relatively unfavorable in Mashhad. Conclusions: Ocular trauma was more common in male individuals and the younger age groups. Approximately half of the causes were kitchen items, toys, and foreign bodies, which are avoidable by enhancing public eye health awareness. The prevalence of severe ocular injuries in individuals aged < 18 years was high, highlighting the necessity of nationwide preventive strategies for pediatric ocular injuries.

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Assessing the Perceptions and Practices Toward Eye Injuries First Aid Among General Population in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alhothali¹,

Aljabri²,

Zamzami³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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The eye is a vital and extraordinarily perceptive part of the human body. A wide spectrum of possible outcomes from eye injuries, from temporary vision loss to permanent blindness. There is a lack of information about how to handle an eye injury. Education and raising awareness are the best way to prevent severe complications and eventual loss of vision. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate and assess general population knowledge and first aid practices regarding eye injuries in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the importance of early management. MethodologyA cross-sectional questionnaire was administered among residents of western Saudi Arabia using a validated questionnaire. One thousand two hundred seventy-nine adults of both genders were randomly chosen to represent the sample. In December 2022, we used a web-based survey to gather our data. ResultThis study analyzed data from 1279 responses on the online platform. Results showed that good knowledge was significantly higher among females than males, those without a history of eye injury than their peers with injuries, and those with higher educational levels than those with lower educational levels. Additionally, good knowledge was predicted by the female gender (OR = 1.6, 95% CI, 1.3 to 2.1, p < 0.001). ConclusionThe study found that public awareness of eye injury first aid was good in the western region. The role of physicians should be expanded and health education campaigns and social media are recommended to achieve the goal of reduction and limiting the most crucial damage to the most sensitive organ in the body.

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Population-level investigation of the knowledge of ocular chemical injuries and proper immediate action

Cited by 8 publications

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Community-level awareness of proper immediate steps regarding ocular chemical injury in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia

Community-level awareness of proper immediate steps regarding ocular chemical injury in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia

Ocular injuries sustained at home in five metropolitan cities: a review of 5008 cases

Assessing the Perceptions and Practices Toward Eye Injuries First Aid Among General Population in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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