Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Eye Complications and Care Among Omani Persons with Diabetes - A Cross Sectional Study

Overview

Journal Oman J Ophthalmol

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2011 Jan 11

PMID 21217897

Citations 28

Authors

Rajiv Khandekar

Saleh Al Harby

Harith Al Harthy

Jawad Al Lawatti

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Abstract

Purpose: We present the level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among diabetic patients regarding eye complications and their care.

Materials And Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in 2008 at seven regions of Oman. Arabic speaking nurses interviewed diabetics at clinics. They used a closed ended questionnaire with 15 questions. The responses were analyzed and the KAP were grouped into excellent (>80%), good (60 to 79%), average (40 to 59%), poor (20 to 39%) and very poor (<20%). They were also compared among epidemiologic variants.

Result: Of the 750 participants, 'Excellent', grade of knowledge about diagnosis and eye care was present in 547 (72.9%) and 135 (18%) persons respectively. The 'excellent' grade of attitude about eye involvement and eye care was found in 135 (18%) and 224 (29.9%) participants. The practice for undergoing eye check up and accepting treatment was of 'excellent' grade in 390 (52%) and 594 (79.2%) respectively. Age (OR = 0.98), Sharqiya region (OR = 25) and '5 to 9' duration of DM (OR = 2.1) were associated with the knowledge. '<1 year' duration (OR = 0.3) and Dhakhiliya region (OR = 39) were associated with the attitude while '5 to 9 year' duration (OR = 3.4) was associated with better practices.

Conclusions: Knowledge about eye complications and care is satisfactory among persons with diabetes. However, levels of attitude and practice were less than desired and should be improved. This could strengthen program approach for early detection and care of eye complications of diabetes in Oman.

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