Community-level awareness of proper immediate steps regarding ocular chemical injury in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the eyes represent 0.1% of the total human body, they are exposed to many injuries, some of which may cause blindness. Ocular chemical injury is a true ocular emergency requiring immediate assessment and initiation of treatment. The present study targeted the general population in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia, to evaluate knowledge of chemical injuries to the eye and the immediate management of the injury.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional design was employed using a convenience sample of 536 residents of the Jazan region who completed an online, self-administered, anonymous, and pre-validated questionnaire.

Results

Most of the respondents were 18-30 years of age (66.0%), and 274 (51.1%) were female. Respondents had an average score of 7.70

SUBMITTER: Alqassim AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791332 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature