A study on knowledge, awareness, attitude, and barriers about eye donation among paramedical staff of a rural tertiary care hospital of Northern India
Background: Paramedical staff are the evolving healthcare providers for the community, thus can influence and positively mold eye donation rates in India. Aim: This study was designed to assess the awareness, attitude, and barriers about eye donation among paramedical staff of a rural tertiary care...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-06-01
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| Series: | The Pan-American Journal of Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/pajo.pajo_31_25 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Paramedical staff are the evolving healthcare providers for the community, thus can influence and positively mold eye donation rates in India.
Aim:
This study was designed to assess the awareness, attitude, and barriers about eye donation among paramedical staff of a rural tertiary care hospital of Northern India.
Materials and Methods:
This observational cross-sectional study was performed among paramedical staff of a rural tertiary care hospital in Northern India. The participants answered a pretested questionnaire which included demographic profile, awareness of eye donation, and knowledge regarding facts of eye donation. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed for statistical analysis.
Results:
All of the paramedical staff had heard about eye donation. Television, radio, magazines, and newspapers were found to be important sources of information regarding eye donation. Eighty-seven percent of the participating population knew that a person with ocular diseases like cataract or glaucoma, and patient using spectacles can donate his/her eyes. Around 27% of participating population knew that the consent of a first-degree relative is required for eye donation. About 46% of the participating population was aware of the toll-free contact number for eye donation.
Conclusions:
This study showed that the paramedical staff were quite aware regarding eye donations. The reasons for not donating eyes should be considered while creating awareness about eye donation. Paramedical staff can actively volunteer in campaigns for eye donation and can act as counselors. They can also contribute by creating awareness and motivating people to become eye donors. |
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| ISSN: | 2666-4909 |