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TL;DR
This cross-sectional study surveyed 387 adults aged 40+ in the Jazan region using a validated electronic questionnaire to assess awareness and knowledge of glaucoma.
Cureus · 7 authors, 4 centres
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This cross-sectional study surveyed 387 adults aged 40+ in the Jazan region using a validated electronic questionnaire to assess awareness and knowledge of glaucoma.
This cross-sectional study surveyed 387 adults aged 40+ in the Jazan region using a validated electronic questionnaire to assess awareness and knowledge of glaucoma. The central result is that only 9.56% of participants had good knowledge, while most had poor knowledge of glaucoma's risk factors, symptoms, types, and management. There was no significant association between knowledge level and age, gender, or education. However, a statistically significant difference was found based on a previous diagnosis of glaucoma, with diagnosed individuals showing better knowledge. Limitations include the use of convenience sampling via social media, which may not be representative of the entire population. The study indicates a substantial gap in public health awareness and suggests a need for targeted educational initiatives.