Public Awareness regarding the Differences between Ophthalmologists and Optometrists among Saudi Adults Living in Riyadh: A Quantitative Study
Joint Authors
Aldebasi, Mohammed Hamad
Alsobaie, Nasser Abdalazez
Aldayel, Abdulrahman Yousef
Alwusaidi, Khalid Mousa
Alasbali, Tariq
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Awareness of the patients to the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists has been recognized as an important factor influencing patient utilization of available eye care services.
This study aimed at assessing the public’s knowledge of the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists among the residents of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
An online questionnaire was administered to adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January to February in 2018.
The number of the respondents was 1579.
Results show that 50% (n=789) of the participants had fair knowledge of the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists, while 32% (n=505) had poor knowledge.
After multivariate logistic regression analysis, there was a significant association between satisfactory knowledge and visiting an optometrist (odds ratio (OR): 0.75, 95% CI: 0.57–0.98), age older than 26 (OR: 1.73, 95% CI: 1.17–1.19), higher level of education (OR: 1.92, 95% CI: 1.54–2.4), and wearing spectacles (OR: 0.57, 95% CI: 0.45–0.73).
Given the low level of public knowledge regarding the differences in the duties between ophthalmologist and optometrists among a Saudi population, there is great potential for general population education through awareness campaign and social media regarding eye care provider’s duties and practices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aldebasi, Mohammed Hamad& Alsobaie, Nasser Abdalazez& Aldayel, Abdulrahman Yousef& Alwusaidi, Khalid Mousa& Alasbali, Tariq. 2018. Public Awareness regarding the Differences between Ophthalmologists and Optometrists among Saudi Adults Living in Riyadh: A Quantitative Study. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1196873
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aldebasi, Mohammed Hamad…[et al.]. Public Awareness regarding the Differences between Ophthalmologists and Optometrists among Saudi Adults Living in Riyadh: A Quantitative Study. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1196873
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aldebasi, Mohammed Hamad& Alsobaie, Nasser Abdalazez& Aldayel, Abdulrahman Yousef& Alwusaidi, Khalid Mousa& Alasbali, Tariq. Public Awareness regarding the Differences between Ophthalmologists and Optometrists among Saudi Adults Living in Riyadh: A Quantitative Study. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1196873
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1196873