Facilitators and barriers to protective eyewear acceptance among Indian farmers: a qualitative studyf Judith.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Agriculture, one of the most hazardous occupations globally, accounts for a significant proportion of work-related injuries, particularly in developing countries like India. However, lack of awareness and possibly low education levels make farmers in the unorganized sector vulnerable to eye injuries. This study aimed to identify the barriers to and facilitators of protective eyewear among farmers.

Methods

A multicentric study was conducted to assess occupational ocular hazards and preventive strategies among farmers in southern India. The facilitating factors and barriers to spectacles or protective eyewear among the study population were explored using a snapshot qualitative study conducted from two centres in Tamil Nadu and one in Karnataka. Thematic analysis wa

SUBMITTER: Madheswaran G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800494 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature