Uptake of eye care services in South India: Retrospective mapping of self-reported barriers using the Theoretical Domains Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding barriers to seeking eye care and providing evidence-based theory-informed solutions can improve the uptake of eye care services. Therefore, in this cross-sectional study, we aim to report and analyse barriers to seeking eye care services among individuals with vision impairment in the Akividu region of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Methods

Out of the 3000 enumerated participants, a total of 2587 were examined. All participants with vision impairment were asked to report barriers for not seeking eye care despite noticing reduced vision using a validated questionnaire. The reported barriers were mapped to the theoretical domains framework (TDF) to explore potential individual and environmental influences on the uptake of eye care services.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Yelagondula VK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823384 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature