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| Paper Title: | A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of cataract among patients attending eye OPD, with a view to develop an information booklet |
| Authors Name: | Ms. Garima Srivastava , Ms. Ganga Potai , Ms. Vinita Pandey |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2304178 |
| Published In: | Volume 8 Issue 4, April-2023 |
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| Abstract: | “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of cataract among patients attending eye OPD, with a view to develop an information booklet” Background: Health is an essential component irrespective of all the ages. The eye is a sensitive, highly specialized sense organ subject to various disorders, many of which can lead to impaired vision. Impaired visionary affects individual in many ways, including their independence on self -care, sense of self-esteem, safety, and overall quality of life, it can affect all the age groups. The major cause of impaired visionary is cataract. Cataract has a consequent effect on the individual, family, community, and the nation as a whole on visual disability. Different studies around the world showed that there is a gap in knowledge of cataract in both developed and developing countries. The lack of knowledge about the disease and its treatment is still a major obstacle in reducing blindness due to cataract in developing countries, particularly in rural areas. Objectives: To assess the existing level of knowledge regarding prevention and management of cataract among patients attending eye OPD, to find out the association between level of knowledge and with their selected demographic variables and to develop an information booklet. Methodology: A Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 150 patients attending eye OPD in Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In pre-test majority 53.30% had moderate knowledge, 40% had inadequate knowledge and 6% had adequate knowledge. Conclusion: The study concluded that further interventional researches should be conducted regarding prevention and management of cataract to enhance the knowledge. |
| Keywords: | Keywords: Prevention and management of cataract and information booklet. |
| Cite Article: | "A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of cataract among patients attending eye OPD, with a view to develop an information booklet", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.1092 - 1101, April-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2304178.pdf |
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