Knowledge and Awareness of Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy among Patients Seeking Eye Care Services in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the knowledge and awareness of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy among ophthalmic patients in Madang.

Materials and methods

This was a hospital-based study conducted at Madang Provincial Hospital Eye Clinic in Papua New Guinea. The study included all patients who visited the facility during the period of the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the patients' demographics and their knowledge and awareness about diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.

Results

A total of 203 (97.6%) patients consented and participated in the study out of 208 patients who were approached. The age of participants ranged from 19 to 78 years with a median (IQR) of 41 (53-29) years. 107 (52.7%) were female participants. A majority of the participants (62.

SUBMITTER: Owusu-Afriyie B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9177315 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature