Knowledge about Eye Diseases and Eye Care Needs in School going Children among Teachers and Children of a City located in Western India
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Knowledge about eye diseases in school children is important as six percent to seven percent (6-7%) children aged 10-14 years have problems with their eyesight affecting their learning in India. Methods: The objective was; to determine the knowledge of teachers and students about eye diseases in school children. Current study utilized “Focus Group Discussion” (FGD) with students of sixth (6th) and seventh (7th) standard and with teachers as a method of enquiry. Ten schools were randomly selected and five FGDs with students of sixth and seventh standard and another five FGDs with teachers were conducted depending on availability of the study participants in the school selected. A semi-structured guideline was developed purposively. The content analysis of focus group discussions was done to identify key concepts relating to; Knowledge and Practice. Results: FGDs with teachers suggest that pain, redness and swelling of eyes are more easily perceived as problems as compared to visual acuity. FGDs with students suggest inability to read on the black board as the most known symptom. Conclusions: It is concluded that students can be helped by regular eye check up, for most conditions are easily treatable if not fully preventable. Besides, programme also need to consider a range of issues related to teachers’ and students’ perceptions.
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Shobha Misra, R Baxi
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