Validity of recall absent schoolchildren to free eye health projects.
Arq Bras Oftalmol
; 75(1): 16-9, 2012.
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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 1(st) to 4(th) 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.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estudiantes
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Selección Visual
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Cooperación del Paciente
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Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arq Bras Oftalmol
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil