A study on knowledge, attitude and practices among parents towards children with strabismus in Goa
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Context Strabismus is one of the most common ocular morbidities affecting children with a prevalence of 3 to 5 among children Early diagnosis and treatment is very essential for successful treatment which is only possible if the parents notice the signs and symptoms of strabismus early and seek timely treatment from qualified OphthalmologistsAims To assess the level of knowledge attitude practices among parents towards children suffering from strabismus in GoaSettings and Design Crosssectional studyMaterials and Methods 75 parents of children with strabismus and aged between 6 months to 14 years were administered a pretested proforma containing 12 questions which included questions to assess their knowledge about strabismus and their attitudes and practices towards the condition as well as their educational qualificationsStatistical Analysis Used Percentages and proportionsResults 9066 had noticed the deviation of the eyes on their own 8133 were bothered by their childs strabismus 7466 reported that other people notice their childs strabismus 76 felt uncomfortable when asked about their childs strabismus 5333 were aware that strabismus may come in the way of their childs scholastic performance and 44 feared fewer opportunities at school 44 felt that their child has difficulty in socialising 6533 were aware about its effects on their childs vision 48 attributed psychological effects in their child due to strabismus 56 were aware that strabismus is treatableConclusion Hence health education is very important to increase the awareness and change myths about strabismus thus making early diagnosis and successful treatment possibleKeywords Goa KAP Parents Strabismus
Authors and Affiliations
Tanvi Poy Raiturcar, J A Cacodcar, Ugam Usgaonkar, Marushka Aguiar
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