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THE INFLUENCE OF THE AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF GLAUCOMA ON THE UPTAKE OF GLAUCOMA SCREENING SERVICES AMONG ADULTS AGED 40 YEARS AND ABOVE IN IMO STATE

Amuneke Chidinma L.*, Nwoke E.A., Ibe S.N.O, Ojibe Chinonye C., Iwuchukwu Patrick I., Obioma-Elemba Jacqueline E. and Anuforo Joy O

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Glaucoma is an important public health problem, being the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide after cataract. It is a disease characterized by atrophy of the optic nerve, elevated intraocular pressure associated with optic disc cupping and progressive loss of vision which is more prevalent among the population aged 40 years and above. Most patients present cases late when curative resection is impossible and in order to achieve higher success, improvement of knowledge and awareness not only for early symptoms but also for early detection methods and screening tools have been identified as essential. This study aimed to elucidate the influence of the awareness and knowledge of glaucoma on the uptake of glaucoma screening services among adults aged 40 years and above in Imo State, Nigeria. The sample of the study comprised of four hundred and eighty-two (482) adults drawn through a multistage sample selection process. A pre-tested semi-structured interview administered questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection. Statistical Package for social sciences (SPSS) Version 23 was used for analysis at 95%CI. Findings showed that respondents are aware of glaucoma (96.6%). Aging (P=0.0027), higher level of education (P=0.0046), more knowledge of glaucoma were all associated with greater uptake of glaucoma screening services, while marital status was not found to be associated with the uptake of glaucoma screening (P= 0.128). However, relevant educational and screening interventions are constantly required to promote early detection and management of glaucoma among adults in Imo State, Nigeria.

Keywords: Glaucoma, Screening, Knowledge, Risk factors, Adults.


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