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Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana.
Background: Primary eye care (PEC) is important in preventing and managing eye conditions, particularly in rural areas where access to specialized care is limited. Aim and Setting: The study aim was to assess the primary eye care knowledge and practices of non-ophthalmic nurses in Kweneng East Distr...
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| author | Motswakadikgwa, Neo Ruth |
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| description | Background: Primary eye care (PEC) is important in preventing and managing eye conditions, particularly in rural areas where access to specialized care is limited. Aim and Setting: The study aim was to assess the primary eye care knowledge and practices of non-ophthalmic nurses in Kweneng East District clinics, Botswana. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design, with quantitative methods of analysis was used. The study sample was selected using both systematic and convenience sampling methods. A self-administered questionnaire was developed and provided to 195 consenting non-ophthalmic nurses from 36 clinics. The completed questionnaires were collected, data captured and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: 39.1% of all participants scored correct responses on knowledge of identification of common eye conditions. The overall proportion of correct management responses for all participants was 37.9%, while for correct PEC practices the proportion was 56.3%. The study found a significant relationship between professions (P=0.04), years of experience (P=0.03), and primary care training (P=0.05) and knowledge of primary eye care conditions. Conclusion The study found that knowledge, management, and practices of primary eye care was inadequate among non-ophthalmic nurses in the Kweneng East District. There is a need for continuous professional development, refresher training, and curriculum adjustments in nurses' education to enhance PEC services in the region. Contribution: The study will inform how to improve PEC services in the country. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/42523 Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. Motswakadikgwa, Neo Ruth Minnies, Deon Tsekane, Boitumelo Primary eye care non-ophthalmic nurses knowledge and practices eye disease management Botswana Background: Primary eye care (PEC) is important in preventing and managing eye conditions, particularly in rural areas where access to specialized care is limited. Aim and Setting: The study aim was to assess the primary eye care knowledge and practices of non-ophthalmic nurses in Kweneng East District clinics, Botswana. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design, with quantitative methods of analysis was used. The study sample was selected using both systematic and convenience sampling methods. A self-administered questionnaire was developed and provided to 195 consenting non-ophthalmic nurses from 36 clinics. The completed questionnaires were collected, data captured and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: 39.1% of all participants scored correct responses on knowledge of identification of common eye conditions. The overall proportion of correct management responses for all participants was 37.9%, while for correct PEC practices the proportion was 56.3%. The study found a significant relationship between professions (P=0.04), years of experience (P=0.03), and primary care training (P=0.05) and knowledge of primary eye care conditions. Conclusion The study found that knowledge, management, and practices of primary eye care was inadequate among non-ophthalmic nurses in the Kweneng East District. There is a need for continuous professional development, refresher training, and curriculum adjustments in nurses' education to enhance PEC services in the region. Contribution: The study will inform how to improve PEC services in the country. 2026-01-09T11:56:41Z 2026-01-09T11:56:41Z 2025 2026-01-06T12:16:30Z Thesis / Dissertation Masters Masters http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42523 en eng application/pdf Division of General Surgery Faculty of Health Sciences University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Primary eye care non-ophthalmic nurses knowledge and practices eye disease management Botswana Motswakadikgwa, Neo Ruth Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. |
| title_full | Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. |
| title_short | Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. |
| title_sort | knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non ophthalmic nurses working in kweneng east district clinics botswana |
| topic | Primary eye care non-ophthalmic nurses knowledge and practices eye disease management Botswana |
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