Demographic factors associated with myopia knowledge, attitude and preventive practices among adults in Ghana: a population-based cross-sectional survey

Demographic factors associated with myopia knowledge, attitude and preventive practices among adults in Ghana: a population-based cross-sectional survey

Abstract Purpose Knowledge, positive attitude and good preventive practices are keys to successful myopia control, but information on these is lacking in Africa. This study determined the KAP on myopia in Ghana. Methods This was a population-based cross-sectional survey conducted among adults (aged...

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Main Authors: Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu, Stephen Ocansey, Antor O. Ndep, Sylvester Kyeremeh, Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Bernadine N. Ekpenyong, Kingsley E. Agho, Edgar Ekure, Khathutshelo Percy Mashige, Kelechi C. Ogbuehi, Tuwani Rasengane, Nana Darkoah Nkansah, Kovin Shunmugan Naidoo, Centre for Eyecare & Public Health Intervention Initiative (CEPHII)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Myopia
Knowledge
Attitude
Preventive practices
Sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16587-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16587-7

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