Increasing access to cataract surgery in a rural area--a support strategy.
Indian J Public Health
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2005 Apr-Jun; 49(2): 63-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-109441
ABSTRACT
The objectives of the study were to elicit the reasons for not undergoing cataract surgery from those having cataract, aged 50 years and above, in a village community and, develop, implement and assess a support strategy for getting cataract surgery done. The leading reasons identified were monetary constraints (18.8%), transport difficulty (17.4%), lack of awareness about cataract in the eyes (17.4%) and lack of escort (14.5%). Based on the identified reasons, patients were transported in groups to a government eye hospital for free surgery after completion of required pre operative formalities at the village health center itself. Out of 65 eligible individuals, 66.2% underwent surgery. The success of the approach was evident by perceived improvement in vision in 88.4% operated patients, occurrence of only few minor complications and a satisfactory hospital experience being reported by all.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Transportation
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Cataract Extraction
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Patient Education as Topic
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Health Expenditures
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Health Services Accessibility
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Public Health
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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