Knowledge, attitude and practice of Ethiopian pediatricians concerning childhood eye diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eye examination and vision assessment are vital for the detection of conditions that result in blindness. Childhood blindness seriously impacts the development, education, and future employment opportunities of affected children. Pediatricians' knowledge of eye diseases is critical for the prevention of blindness through early diagnosis, allowing proper treatment and identification of conditions requiring referral to an ophthalmologist to preserve or restore vision. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Ethiopian pediatricians concerning childhood eye diseases.

Methods

We carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study of pediatricians working in various hospitals and clinics in Ethiopia. Participants were selected via a convenient sa

SUBMITTER: Regassa TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7890964 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature