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This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with retinopathy of prematurity in infants, alongside assessing parental awareness.

August 13, 2026CureusOpen Access

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity Among the Infants Screened at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Central India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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KSKanika SinghUniversity College of Medical Sciences CKChetan KhareAll India Institute of Medical Sciences PSPriti SinghAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal

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Cross-sectional study assesses retinopathy of prematurity prevalence and parental awareness in infants, indicating the need for improved screening programs.

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This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with retinopathy of prematurity in infants, alongside assessing parental awareness.
Conducted a cross-sectional study over 18 months with 252 infants screened for ROP.
Parents/guardians completed a self-designed questionnaire regarding ROP awareness.
Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 22.
34.1% of screened infants were diagnosed with ROP (n=86).
Significant risk factors identified include low birth weight, prematurity, and prolonged NICU stay.
Only 11.9% of parents were aware of ROP and its potential to cause blindness.

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Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76bd2b0e0cff3f6405c5 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.114318

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Cross-sectional study assesses retinopathy of prematurity prevalence and parental awareness in infants, indicating the need for improved screening programs.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity Among the Infants Screened at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Central India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity Among the Infants Screened at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Central India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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