How does a pair of near-vision spectacle correction empower older Zanzibari craftswomen?: A qualitative study on perception.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have shown that correcting presbyopia among women could increase short-term income and quality of life. However, it is unclear whether these short-term outcomes translate to long-term empowerment. This is partly due to women's empowerment being under-studied in the eye health field. Hence, we attempted to understand Zanzibari craftswomen's perception of how near-vision spectacle correction could empower them.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 craftswomen with presbyopia (7 to 21 April 2022), identified from Zanzibari cooperatives using quota and heterogeneity sampling. We included a sample of tailors, beaders/weavers, and potters who were 40 years and older. Directed content analysis was performed on interview transcripts.

Result

SUBMITTER: Martins MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10218727 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature