Refractive error and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care unit at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refractive error is one of the commonly encountered problems during pregnancy and being the cause of deleterious effects on health. Despite its impacts, there is no evidence on the magnitude and associated factors of refractive error among pregnant women in Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of refractive error and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care unit at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was employed. An ocular examination was performed using Retinoscope and Snellen's illiterate "E" chart. The required data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire which comprised socio-demographic, cl

SUBMITTER: Diress M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7880455 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature