Key result
Among 385 participants in the Al Baha region, 69% recognized that diabetes can lead to blindness, yet 58% were unaware of diabetic retinopathy, with lack of knowledge cited as the main barrier to screening.
Why the study?
There is a dearth of literature regarding knowledge of diabetic retinopathy to facilitate screening and management.
Cross-Sectional (n=385)
Despite general awareness that diabetes affects vision, there is a significant lack of specific knowledge regarding diabetic retinopathy, which acts as a major barrier to screening.
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Supports targeted education to address screening barriers in diabetes; leaves open impact on retinopathy detection.
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a complex metabolic disease with a huge prevalence ratio. However, there is a dearth of literature about the importance of knowledge regarding diabetic retinopathy, which can help in the ease of screening and management. Methods: The study was conducted in Al Baha region, Saudi Arabia. N = 385 participants, including diabetics and nondiabetics, were recruited through the online questionnaire. The questionnaire was based on 15 questions that were focused on awareness of diabetic retinopathy, participants' satisfaction with the knowledge of disease and the barriers faced by them while seeking access to the treatment. Results: Out of N = 385 participants in the present study, 246 were males, and 139 were females.
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Bashir et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness (n=385). Knowledge and awareness of diabetic retinopathy was evaluated on Awareness of diabetic retinopathy and its complications. Among 385 participants in the Al Baha region, 69% recognized that diabetes can lead to blindness, yet 58% were unaware of diabetic retinopathy, with lack of knowledge cited as the main barrier to screening.
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