Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among physicians and optometrists in a district of West Bengal.
Indian J Public Health
; 2007 Oct-Dec; 51(4): 228-30
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ABSTRACT
A cross sectional study was done to ascertain the current knowledge among physicians and optometrists regarding diabetic retinopathy in a district of West Bengal. We obtained response from 242 physicians and 36 optometrists working in government health units. The questionnaire comprised of three sections covering magnitude of problem, risk factors and management. The responses were analysed and graded. In different sections, knowledge of 74 - 78% physicians and 83 - 86% optometrists was graded as not acceptable. Existing lack of knowledge among physicians and optometrists regarding diabetic retinopathy needs correction.
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Assunto principal:
Optometria
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Médicos
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Estudos Transversais
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Coleta de Dados
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Competência Clínica
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Retinopatia Diabética
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Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Article