Factors associated with the uptake and utilisation of diabetic retinopathy screening services in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of chronic Diabetes that can lead to visual impairment if left untreated. While concerted efforts have been made to develop screening modalities to facilitate the early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the factors impacting the optimal use of these screening services. This paper aims to identify and highlight factors associated with the access of Diabetic Retinopathy screening services from patient and service provider perspectives.

Methodology

This scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework. A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles and grey literature was conducted from May 2023 to June 2023. Electronic databases searc

SUBMITTER: Nwaoha IO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11643260 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature