Determinants of Utilization of Eye Care Services in a Rural Adult Population of a Developing Country

To describe the factors that determine the utilization of eye care services in a rural community in South-Western Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey using a multistage sampling technique was conducted. The main outcome measure was self-reported previous consultation of an orthodox medical...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Middle East African journal of ophthalmology 2016-01, Vol.23 (1), p.96-103
Hauptverfasser:	Olusanya, Bolutife A, Ashaye, Adeyinka O, Owoaje, Eme T, Baiyeroju, Aderonke M, Ajayi, Benedictus G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Analysis Care and treatment Cross-Sectional Studies Developing Countries Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological - utilization Eye diseases Female Health aspects Health Services - utilization Health Services Accessibility - statistics & numerical data Humans Male Medical care utilization Middle Aged Nigeria - epidemiology Odds Ratio Original Patient Acceptance of Health Care - statistics & numerical data Rural Population - statistics & numerical data Visual Acuity
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Zusammenfassung:	To describe the factors that determine the utilization of eye care services in a rural community in South-Western Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey using a multistage sampling technique was conducted. The main outcome measure was self-reported previous consultation of an orthodox medical facility for eye care. The study sample included 643 participants. Only 122 (19%) respondents had previously visited orthodox facilities in search of eye care and 24% of those with presenting visual acuity
ISSN:	0974-9233 0975-1599 0975-1599 0974-9233
DOI:	10.4103/0974-9233.164621