Knowledge of and attitude to eye disorders among pediatricians in North Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the general knowledge of and attitude to various common eye conditions in children among pediatricians in north Jordan.

Methods

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. An exploratory questionnaire was developed by the research team to collect the necessary qualitative information.

Results

In total, 48 pediatricians participated in the study. Around two-thirds performed eye examinations in children; however, only 10.4% (n = 5) carried out eye exams routinely as part of every child's health visit. The most common test done was assessment of red reflex, which was performed by only 60.4% (n = 29) of responders. Almost all participants (95.8%, n = 46) recognized the risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The majority of pediatricians (n 

SUBMITTER: Ababneh LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8209081 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature