Increasing access to cataract surgery in a rural area--a support strategy.
Indian J Public Health
; 2005 Apr-Jun; 49(2): 63-7
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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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Assunto principal:
População Rural
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Meios de Transporte
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Extração de Catarata
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Gastos em Saúde
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Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde
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País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2005
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Article