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Appraisal of the practice of ocular self-medication in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana

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dc.contributor.author Kyei, Samuel
dc.contributor.author Ocansey, Stephen
dc.contributor.author Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi
dc.contributor.author Gyedu, Bismark Nyarko
dc.date.accessioned 2023-10-24T11:36:53Z
dc.date.available 2023-10-24T11:36:53Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/9952
dc.description.abstract The purpose of the present study was to assess the practice of ocular self-medication among people of the Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region of Ghana. A population-based survey involving 421 respondents ≥18 years old was conducted. A pre-tested interview-based questionnaire was used to collect data on demographics, ocular symptoms for which self- medication was practiced, medical knowledge and self-care orientation. Households were systematically and randomly selected as study units. Analysis was done using SPSS version 16. Descriptive results were expressed as fre- quency, percentage, and mean±standard devi- ation, χ2 test was used for associations, and logistic regression was used to test for predic- tors of the practice of ocular self-medication. Prevalence of ocular self-medication was 23.3% with itchy eye being the main ocular symptom for which self-medication was prac- ticed. Local pharmacies were the main source of drug for ocular self-medication. There was no association between medical knowledge and the practice of ocular self-medication (χ2=0.126; P=0.722). Some 25.5% experienced adverse effects. In conclusion, the practice of ocular self-medication was without recourse to adequate concept of the practice of self-care but its negative effect was mitigated by the low self-care orientation of the people. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Optometry Reports en_US
dc.title Appraisal of the practice of ocular self-medication in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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