A Cross Sectional Study To Assess Knowledge Of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Among Medical Students
Objective: To assess the knowledge of primary open-angle glaucoma among medical students from tertiary health centre, Punjab. Methods: In this cross sectional study, we conducted a survey among medical students. The questionnaire had 11 questions about epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.624 |
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| Summary: | Objective:
To assess the knowledge of primary open-angle glaucoma among medical students from tertiary health centre, Punjab.
Methods:
In this cross sectional study, we conducted a survey among medical students. The questionnaire had 11 questions about epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and sequelae of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). The students were also asked if they considered their knowledge about POAG sufficient. Student's characteristics (age, sex and intended area of specialization) were identified.
Results:
Women comprised 60% of the students. 45% of students gave the correct answer that glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. 48% of students identified POAG as having a genetic origin. Only 30% of students knew that POAG is asymptomatic and half of them (48%) knew that glaucoma blindness is irreversible. Many students (79%) correctly identified tonometry as an important tool for diagnosis and the glaucoma can be treated through medications (73%) or surgery (83%). Almost half of them (47%) considered their knowledge is insufficient.
Conclusion:
Almost half of the participants believe that their knowledge of POAG is insufficient. The results of this study showed that the basic knowledge of POAG among medical students is less. This gap can lead to some serious consequences from both individual (blindness) and collective (negative impact in health system and society) perspectives. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-0200 2454-2784 |