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Validity of recall absent schoolchildren to free eye health projects / Validade da reconvocação de escolares faltosos a exame ocular gratuito
Noma, Regina; Carvalho, Regina de Souza; Kara-José, Newton.
  • Noma, Regina; Universidade de São Paulo. Department of Ophthalmology. São Paulo. BR
  • Carvalho, Regina de Souza; USP. Universdade de São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
  • Kara-José, Newton; Universidade de São Paulo. Department of Ophthalmology. São Paulo. BR
Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 75(1): 16-19, jan.-fev. 2012. ilus, graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-622539
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To analyze the results of recall absent schoolchildren to eye health projects.

METHODS:

Cross-sectional study. Visual screening was performed in schoolchildren attending 1st to 4th grades at public schools, from 7 to 10 years-old, to select and forward to complete ophthalmic evaluation. The projects were performed during weekends, at a public school, in the same municipality. Free transportation, food and eyeglasses were offered. A second opportunity of examination was offered to the students who were absent from the first call, with the same facilities.

RESULTS:

51,509 schoolchildren had their vision tested, 14,651 (28.4%) were referred for ophthalmic examination. Of these, 8,683 (59.3%) attended the first call, 2,228 (37.3%) attended the recall and 25.5% of parents did not take their children to ophthalmic examination. The need for eyeglasses for children who attended the examination was 23.8% and 32.0% in the first opportunity and recall, respectively. The recall increased the coverage in 15.2% (59.3% to 74.5%).

CONCLUSION:

An expressive number of parents (25.5%) did not bring their children to be examined, even at a second opportunity of exam. The facilities offered access, free examination, transportation and glasses. Children who were absent in the first opportunity and appeared at recall had a greater need for eyeglasses. Recall increased the coverage in 15.2% (59.3% to 74.5%) and it is not recommended when financial resources are limited.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Analisar os resultados da reconvocação de escolares faltosos a projeto de saúde ocular.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo transversal descritivo. Escolares de 7 a 10 anos de 1ª a 4ª séries do ensino fundamental foram triados nas escolas e encaminhados para exame oftalmológico completo. Os exames foram realizados durante fins de semana, em escola pública. Foram oferecidos transporte, alimentação e óculos gratuitos. Uma segunda oportunidade de exame foi oferecida aos faltosos, com as mesmas facilidades.

RESULTADOS:

Foram triados 51.509 escolares e encaminhados 14.651 (28,4%). Compareceram 8.683 crianças (59,3%) na primeira convocação. Os escolares faltosos (5.968) foram reconvocados e 2.228 (37,3%) compareceram à reconvocação, sendo que 25,5% dos pais não levaram seus filhos para exame. A necessidade de óculos, para crianças que compareceram ao exame, foi de 23,8% e 32,0%, na primeira convocação e reconvocação, respectivamente. A reconvocação aumentou a cobertura do projeto em 15,2% (59,3% to 74,5%).

CONCLUSÃO:

Um número expressivo de pais (25,5%) não leva seus filhos para exame, apesar das facilidades oferecidas de acesso, transporte, exame e óculos gratuitos. A necessidade de óculos foi maior nos escolares que compareceram à reconvocação que na primeira convocação. A reconvocação aumentou a cobertura de 59,3 para 74,5% e não está indicada quando os recursos financeiros são limitados.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students / Vision Screening / Patient Compliance / Health Services Accessibility Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: USP/BR / Universidade de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students / Vision Screening / Patient Compliance / Health Services Accessibility Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: USP/BR / Universidade de São Paulo/BR