Improving Eye Care in Displaced Persons Camps and Other Regions
Author Information
Author(s): Lina Osman, Nicky Cockburn, Muhammad Fawad, Hessom Razavi, Mohammed Abdull, Théodore Kadima Mutombo, Claudia Leite
Primary Institution: International Centre for Eye Health
Hypothesis
This study aimed to evaluate the distribution, availability, and accessibility of eye care services in the camps for displaced persons.
Conclusion
Future service planning in the area should be directed towards affordable eye care services for the IDPs.
Supporting Evidence
- Virtually no eye care services were found in the camps.
- Only one eye clinic was available for around 150,000 people.
- Barriers to accessing eye care included poverty and fear of surgery.
- High vitamin A deficiency was found in children in Pakistan.
- Late detection of cataract was a significant issue in Brazil.
Takeaway
The study found that many people in camps have no access to eye care services, and those who do face many barriers.
Methodology
Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through checklists, focus-group discussions, and interviews.
Limitations
The study may not represent all displaced persons due to the limited sample size and specific geographic focus.
Participant Demographics
Participants included internally displaced persons in Sudan, children in Pakistan, and families in Brazil.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.58–4.22
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