Situational analysis of diabetic retinopathy treatment Services in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the equitable distribution of diabetic retinopathy (DR) services across Ghana remains paramount, there is currently a poor understanding of nationwide DR treatment services. This study aims to conduct a situation analysis of DR treatment services in Ghana and provide evidence on the breadth, coverage, workload, and gaps in service delivery for DR treatment.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was designed to identify health facilities which treat DR in Ghana from June 2018 to August 2018. Data were obtained from the facilities using a semi-structured questionnaire which included questions identifying human resources involved in DR treatment, location of health facilities with laser, vitreoretinal surgery and Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy (An

SUBMITTER: Mensah-Debrah A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8212523 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature