Demographic factors associated with myopia knowledge, attitude and preventive practices among adults in Ghana: a population-based cross-sectional survey

• Main Authors: Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu (Author), Stephen Ocansey (Author), Antor O. Ndep (Author), Sylvester Kyeremeh (Author), Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo (Author), Bernadine N. Ekpenyong (Author), Kingsley E. Agho (Author), Edgar Ekure (Author), Khathutshelo Percy Mashige (Author), Kelechi C. Ogbuehi (Author), Tuwani Rasengane (Author), Nana Darkoah Nkansah (Author), Kovin Shunmugan Naidoo (Author), Centre for Eyecare & Public Health Intervention Initiative (CEPHII) (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Purpose Knowledge, positive attitude and good preventive practices are keys to successful myopia control, but information on these is lacking in Africa. This study determined the KAP on myopia in Ghana. Methods This was a population-based cross-sectional survey conducted among adults (aged...