Access to community-based eye services in Meru, Kenya: a cross-sectional equity analysis

Access to community-based eye services in Meru, Kenya: a cross-sectional equity analysis

Abstract Background Over 80% of blindness in Kenya is due to curable or preventable causes and 7.5 m Kenyans currently need eye services. Embedding sociodemographic data collection into screening programmes could help identify the groups facing systematic barriers to care. We aimed to determine the...

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Main Authors: Luke N Allen, Sarah Karanja, Michael Gichangi, Cosmas Bunywera, Hillary Rono, David Macleod, Min Jung Kim, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Matthew J. Burton, Jacqueline Ramke, Nigel M. Bolster, Andrew Bastawrous
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-08-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Equity
Socioeconomic inequalities
Access
Primary care
Primary eye care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02244-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02244-x

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