Level of eye healthcare utilisation and associated factors in Gamo and Gofa Zones, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based, cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

About 90% of eye health problems are preventable or curable with existing cost-effective interventions. There is limited evidence on eye healthcare utilisation (ECU) and the factors influencing it in the study area. This study aimed to determine the level of ECU and the associated factors in Southern Ethiopia.

Design

A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Southern Ethiopia from 1 June to 15 July 2023. Data were analysed using SPSS V.27.

Setting

Two selected districts (Dita and Uba Debretsehay) in Southern Ethiopia.

Participants

Permanent residents living in randomly selected kebeles.

Outcome measure

The level of ECU was the outcome measure. A binary logistic regression model was used to check the association between explanato

SUBMITTER: Alemu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481142 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature