Awareness and knowledge of glaucoma among hospital personnel in a tertiary care center in rural Karnataka

M. S. Padmajothi; Chaitra M. C.; Anneshi R.C.

doi:10.17511/jooo.2019.i02.10

Dr. M. S. Padmajothi Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India
Dr. Chaitra M. C. Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India
Dr. Anneshi R.C. Post Graduate, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/jooo.2019.i02.10

Keywords: Glaucoma, Awareness, Knowledge, Hospital personnel

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the awareness and knowledge of Glaucoma among hospital personnel.

Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in the hospital consisting of medical and non-medical staff excluding those who have already undergone treatment for Glaucoma. After taking an informed consent, a self-designed questionnaire was administered.

Results: 513 people participated in the study with mean age of participants being 34.36+/-5.686 year. Although 95% were aware of Glaucoma, the awareness of causes and treatment of Glaucoma were high only among the clinicians (88%) & very poor (28%) among nursing & administrative staff. 41% were aware that glaucoma can lead to blindness.

Conclusion: The study revealed unsatisfactory knowledge concerning glaucoma among health personnel. This alarming revelation warrants the need for enrichment of glaucoma awareness programs.

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