scholarly journals  Evaluation of training, patient and practitioner perspectives on community‐based monitoring of patients with stable age‐related macular degeneration compared to hospital‐based care: The FENETRE study report no. 1

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Read ◽  
John G Lawrenson ◽  
Robert A Harper ◽  
Thomas Hanley ◽  
Konstantinos Balaskas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Study Report ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Evaluation Of Training

scholarly journals Epidemiological factors associated with health knowledge of three common eye diseases: A community-based pilot survey in Hong Kong

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 205031212094304
Author(s):  
Perseus WF Wong ◽  
Jordy KP Lau ◽  
Bonnie NK Choy ◽  
Kendrick C Shih ◽  
Alex LK Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Medical History ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Pilot Survey ◽  
Age Related

Objectives: To assess the proportions of respondents in the general community having heard or awareness, and their knowledge level, of three common eye diseases: age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and glaucoma. We also attempted to assess for risk factors that may be associated with any variations, which will help identify the areas of inadequate knowledge and demographics of potential audiences for focused health education. Methods: We conducted a community-based pilot survey for the residents from a southern suburb of Hong Kong in early 2016, by inviting all aged 50 or above to complete a standardized questionnaire in the local community hall. Results: Most of the 222 respondents have heard, or awareness, of cataract (92.79% or 81.98%, respectively), followed by glaucoma (86.94% or 52.70%, respectively), and age-related macular degeneration (51.35% or 29.28%, respectively). The results of Cronbach’s alpha (α > 0.7) and Spearman’s correlation coefficient (p < 0.01) suggested that the internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validities of the questionnaire were acceptable for the study population. Compared to a previous Hong Kong survey in 2002, the proportions of having heard of the three eye diseases were greater, but the overall knowledge remained limited. From a maximum knowledge score of 29, the median scores for age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and glaucoma were 9, 13, and 14, respectively. Except for the treatment of cataract, the knowledge level in most areas was low. Sociodemographic factors and medical history, rather than behavioral factors, were more likely to be associated with having a higher knowledge level. Subjects with family or friends with a history of glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration were more aware and knowledgeable, but not for subjects who were current and past smokers or alcohol drinkers. For age-related macular degeneration, gender modified the effect between age and knowledge level, while age was a confounder of having medical history, and having heard or awareness, of the disease. Conclusion: Despite a larger proportion of the community having heard or awareness since 15 years ago, much effort remains for improving health knowledge of these three eye diseases in Hong Kong. We recommend targeting respondents with higher lifestyle risks, such as current and past smokers or alcohol drinkers, as a focused audience, and utilizing family members, relatives, or friends as another way of distributing health information.

scholarly journals Age-related macular degeneration in Portugal: prevalence and risk factors in a coastal and an inland town. The Coimbra Eye Study - Report 2

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (6) ◽  
pp. e442-e453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria da Luz Cachulo ◽  
Inês Laíns ◽  
Conceição Lobo ◽  
João Figueira ◽  
Luísa Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Study Report ◽  
Age Related

Risk Factors and Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a Mediterranean-Basin Population: The PAMDI (Prevalence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Italy) Study - Report 2

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Piermarocchi ◽  
Daniele Tognetto ◽  
Rita Piermarocchi ◽  
Morena Masetto ◽  
Gianluca Monterosso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Mediterranean Basin ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Study Report ◽  
Age Related

scholarly journals Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, lifestyle and age-related macular degeneration: the Coimbra Eye Study - report 3

2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (8) ◽  
pp. e926-e932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Raimundo ◽  
Filipe Mira ◽  
Maria da Luz Cachulo ◽  
Patrícia Barreto ◽  
Luísa Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Study Report ◽  
Age Related

Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and its association with age-related macular degeneration. The Coimbra Eye Study–Report 4

Nutrition ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 51-52 ◽  
pp. 6-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandrina Nunes ◽  
Dalila Alves ◽  
Patrícia Barreto ◽  
Miguel Raimundo ◽  
Maria da Luz Cachulo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Study Report ◽  
Age Related
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