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Knowledge Towards the Impact of Indoor Environment and Lifestyle on Dry Eye
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development ; 13(3):114-118, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1939756
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This research aims to measure the level of Knowledge (symptoms, complications, prevention, potential indoor environmental risk factors, the 20-20-20 rule) of dry eye syndrome DES among adults in Malaysia. Data were gathered from a random sample of 315 Malaysian adults in Klang Valley. The study participants were 18 to 60 years [mean (± SD) age = 34 ± 8]. Females represented a slightly higher percentage of the sample (55.66%). Of the 318 participants, most respondents (65.5%, n = 208) had a bad knowledge about dry eye syndrome. Only 86 adults had good Knowledge about the impact of the indoor environment and lifestyle on dry eye syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings revealed that, MAs’ knowledge significantly differ by participant’s qualification (χ2 = 27.6, p=0.002), age (χ2 = 15.4, p=0.018). Education level and age were associated with Knowledge (p< 0.05). Results revealed significant determinants of good Knowledge about the DES in the age group 29-39 years with (OR 1.647, 95%CI 1.097-2.471, P =0.016). Adults who are living in Kuala Lumpur, Gombak. And Klang & Petaling have similar odds of good Knowledge compared to other living areas. Finally, the health sector was a potential predictor of good Knowledge (OR 4.246,95%CI 1.781-10.124, P=0.001). Nevertheless, none of the other demographical variables had a potential predictor of good Knowledge about dry eye syndrome. Therefore, healthcare professionals should raise public awareness regarding dry eye illness problems, especially on potential indoor environmental risk factors.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development Year: 2022 Document Type: Article