Factors associated with the uptake of cataract surgery and interventions to improve uptake in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Despite significant evidence around barriers hindering timely access to cataract surgery in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), little is known about the strategies necessary to overcome them and the factors associated with improved access. Despite significant evidence that certain groups, women for example, experience disproportionate difficulties in access, little is known about how to improve the situation for them. Two reviews were conducted recently: Ramke et al., 2018 reported experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations of interventions to improve access of cataract surgical services, and Mercer et al., 2019 investigated interventions to improve gender equity. The aim of this systematic review was to collate, appraise and synthesise evidence from studies on factors associat

SUBMITTER: Mailu EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7347115 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature