Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of Vision Care in Older Adults: A Population-Based Survey

Purpose To identify and evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding myopia, glaucoma, and squint as avoidable causes of vision Methods Residents of India between the ages of 15 and 25 participated in this population-based study. Institutions in the NCR region made up the sampling frame. A semi-structured questionnaire and a Google Forms survey were used to gather data. Understanding many facets of each illness was used to gauge knowledge. Results 89 subjects (response rate, 88.3%) of the 100 eligible individuals 43 (48.31%) women and 46 (51.6%) men—finished the interview. 46.6% (95% CI: 43.4-49.8%), 82.9% (95% CI: 80.5-85.3%), and 86.2% (95% CI: 84-88.4%) were aware of glaucoma and cataract. Furthermore, 57.3% (95% CI: 54.2-60.4%), 72% (95% CI: 69.2-74.8%), and 19.2% (95% CI: 16.7-21.7%) of respondents were able to provide at least a basic definition of the disorders stated. While 77.2% (95% CI: 74.5-79.9%) classified cataract as treatable, only 22.6% (95% CI: 20-25.2%) and 41.6% (95% CI: 38.5-44.7%) recognized glaucoma and DR as treatable conditions. Just 19% and 7.1% of respondents were aware that glaucoma and DR can develop without any noticeable symptoms. Conclusion Compared with cataract and DR, most participants had limited information about glaucoma.