Spectacle utilisation rate and reasons for non-compliance with wearing of spectacles amongst primary school children in Onitsha, Anambra state, Nigeria

Ezinne, Ngozika Esther; Mashige, Khathutshelo Percy; Akano, Obinna F.; Ilechie, Alex Azuka; Ekemiri, Kingsley K.

doi:10.4102/aveh.v79i1.544

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“…A recent study in Nigeria (Atowa et al, 2019) concludes that the reasons underlying low spectacle use are complex but a negative attitude towards wearing glasses or misunderstandings regarding their purpose are factors in the low compliance. Children’s acceptance of spectacle wear is a problem worldwide (Ezinne et al, 2020). Moreover, parents may also not be able to take their child to an optometrist to get new glasses due to long distances and travel expenses.…”

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About the importance of vision screening by teachers in schools: A study from Tanzania

Wilhelmsen

Felder

2021

Improving Schools

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Intact visual functions are necessary for children to reach their academic potential. In the absence of vision screening, children may have unnoticed vision disturbances and academic challenges may be attributed to other problems, such as learning or cognitive disabilities. Visual problems are detrimental to educational achievement if they are not recognised. This has lifelong consequences for the individual child but also for the wider society as educational and economic advances are stifled. Few teachers are aware how vision influences reading and learning. Tanzanian teachers went through a CPD-course to learn about vision sensory qualities and ocular motor functions and were trained in vision testing. Building on theory of vision qualities and viewing conditions in class, the teachers practised vision functions assessment. Under the supervision of vision scientists, pupils in standard 5 ( n = 104) were tested with standardised methods. The data shows that there is a clear connection between the different sensory and ocular motor skills and that problems in one vision area influence other vision areas. Nearly 50% of the pupils had disturbances in one or more of the vision functions tested. In addition, the light conditions were challenging. When teachers learn about vision qualities and their impact on reading and learning, they understand why some pupils have reading problems, reduced motivation, disturbed self-esteem and problems with concentration. With these insights, more pupils can be helped to reach their potential.

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About the importance of vision screening by teachers in schools: A study from Tanzania

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2021

Improving Schools

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“…Refractive error corrections can significantly improve children’s wellbeing, quality of life and academic performance (Kwarteng et al 2024 ; Pirindhavellie et al 2023 ). However, eye care corrective devices such as spectacles are not always utilised even if they are available, provided and accessible (Ezinne et al 2020 ; Ilechie et al 2019 ). Poor compliance with spectacle wear has been reported among school children (Ilechie et al 2019 ).…”

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“…Poor compliance with spectacle wear has been reported among school children (Ilechie et al 2019 ). Some of the reasons cited for non-compliance with spectacle wear among learners included the spectacles not being a good fit, disapproval from others, spectacles being prescribed for low magnitude refractive errors, disapproval of spectacles by parents, inconvenience with certain activities and constantly forgetting the spectacles at home (Du et al 2023 ; Ezinne et al 2020 ; Ilechie et al 2019 ). Having these factors addressed will lead to improved compliance with spectacles.…”

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Compliance with spectacle wear among learners with hearing impairment in Ghana

Kwarteng,

Mashige,

Kyei

et al. 2024

African Journal of Disability

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Utilisation of eye health services and compliance with spectacles wear among community school adolescents: a mixed-methods study from Bagmati province of Nepal

Khatri,

Shrestha,

Suwal

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ObjectivesThis study aims to determine the factors influencing eye care service utilisation and compliance with spectacles wear among school students.DesignMixed-methods study.Setting27 community schools from 6 districts of Bagmati province of Nepal.ParticipantsAdolescents with mild vision impairment who were screened at schools by their trained peers for visual acuity measurement and subsequently received subsidised spectacles for refractive error correction. For the quantitative study, 317 students from 21 schools completed the survey. For qualitative study, 62 students from 6 schools participated in 6 focus group discussions.Primary outcome measuresUtilisation of eye care services and compliance with spectacles wear.ResultsAmong 317 students, 53.31% were aged 15–19, and 35.96% were male. More than half (52.68%, n=167) did not use eye health services. Among students who did not go, 51.50% reported eye health facilities being far away. Thematic analysis showed that distance, COVID-19 and awareness were influential in the utilisation of eye care. The multivariate analysis showed urban residents were likelier (adjusted OR (AOR) 4.347, 95% CI 2.399 to 7.877, p<0.001) to use eye care services. During an unannounced visit to schools after 3–4 months of spectacles distribution, 188 (59.31%) students were wearing spectacles. 20.16% of students not wearing spectacles reported they did not feel the need. Thematic analysis showed the influence of family and peers, affordability, aesthetic appearance, comfortability and symptomatic relief in spectacles compliance. The multivariate analysis showed that urban residents (AOR 2.552, 95% CI 1.469 to 4.433, p<0.001), older adolescents (AOR 1.758, 95% CI 1.086 to 2.848, p=0.022), mothers with paid jobs (AOR 2.440, 95% CI 1.162 to 5.125, p=0.018) and students visiting eye care centres (AOR 1.662, 95% CI 1.006 to 2.746, p=0.047) were more likely to be compliant with spectacles wear.ConclusionsThere are multiple barriers for students to use eye care services and stay compliant with spectacles wear. Eye health programmes should include eye health promotion and be accessible, affordable and equitable.

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Spectacle utilisation rate and reasons for non-compliance with wearing of spectacles amongst primary school children in Onitsha, Anambra state, Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

About the importance of vision screening by teachers in schools: A study from Tanzania

About the importance of vision screening by teachers in schools: A study from Tanzania

Compliance with spectacle wear among learners with hearing impairment in Ghana

Utilisation of eye health services and compliance with spectacles wear among community school adolescents: a mixed-methods study from Bagmati province of Nepal

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