Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients
Objectives: To assess the awareness of diabetic patients about diabetic retinopathy. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from April 2018 to April 2019, and comprised diabetic patients of either gender ag...
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| author | Amna Rizwan Abu Sufyan Asfandyar Asghar Haamid Khan Bilal Ahmad Muhammad Hamza Rabbani |
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Objectives: To assess the awareness of diabetic patients about diabetic retinopathy.
Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from April 2018 to April 2019, and comprised diabetic patients of either gender aged 21-80 years. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic, diabetes and diabetic retinopathy characteristics. Fundoscopic examination was done, and the presence and stage of diabetic retinopathy were documented. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.
Results: Of the 132 subjects, 9(6.8%) were male and 123(93.2%) were females. The majority 64(48.5%) was aged 61-80 years. Overall, 74(56.1%) patients were aware that diabetes could affect their eyes, 57(43.2%) were never diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, 76(57.6%) had gained information about diabetic retinopathyfrom ophthalmologists, 61(46.2%) and 29(22%) respondents reported that eyes should be examined ‘only when vision is affected’ and ‘every 6 months’ respectively, 98(74.2%) said the biggest barrier in getting eyes examined earlier was ‘lack of knowledge’, 23(17.4%) believed surgery was done for diabetic retinopathy treatment and 33(25%) believed that surgery, laser and injections all can be used. Significant relationship of diabetic retinopathy was found with duration of diabetes and the general health status (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Though more than half the patients were aware that diabetes could affect the eyes, awareness of diabetic retinopathy and its consequences was low.
Key Words: Awareness, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic retinopathy, Continuous...
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| spelling | doaj.art-fa88c8c7af234aa9a8ff63ac7d8703c92023-05-25T04:24:55ZengPakistan Medical AssociationJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association0030-99822020-11-0171210.47391/JPMA.897Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patientsAmna Rizwan 0Abu Sufyan 1Asfandyar Asghar 2Haamid Khan 3Bilal Ahmad 4Muhammad Hamza Rabbani 5Department of Ophthalmology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, PakistanFoundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan.Department of Ophthalmology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, PakistanFoundation University Medical College, Islamabad, PakistanFoundation University Medical College, Islamabad, PakistanFoundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan Objectives: To assess the awareness of diabetic patients about diabetic retinopathy. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from April 2018 to April 2019, and comprised diabetic patients of either gender aged 21-80 years. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic, diabetes and diabetic retinopathy characteristics. Fundoscopic examination was done, and the presence and stage of diabetic retinopathy were documented. Data was analysed using SPSS 20. Results: Of the 132 subjects, 9(6.8%) were male and 123(93.2%) were females. The majority 64(48.5%) was aged 61-80 years. Overall, 74(56.1%) patients were aware that diabetes could affect their eyes, 57(43.2%) were never diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, 76(57.6%) had gained information about diabetic retinopathyfrom ophthalmologists, 61(46.2%) and 29(22%) respondents reported that eyes should be examined ‘only when vision is affected’ and ‘every 6 months’ respectively, 98(74.2%) said the biggest barrier in getting eyes examined earlier was ‘lack of knowledge’, 23(17.4%) believed surgery was done for diabetic retinopathy treatment and 33(25%) believed that surgery, laser and injections all can be used. Significant relationship of diabetic retinopathy was found with duration of diabetes and the general health status (p<0.05). Conclusion: Though more than half the patients were aware that diabetes could affect the eyes, awareness of diabetic retinopathy and its consequences was low. Key Words: Awareness, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic retinopathy, Continuous... https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/578 |
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