Publications by authors named "Matiyas Mamo Bekele"

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cataract and associated factors among adults aged 40 years and above in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia.

Design: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic random sampling method.

Setting: The study was conducted in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia.

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  • The study investigated the knowledge and attitudes towards spectacle use among 1022 adults in Debre Birhan Town, Ethiopia, using a community-based, cross-sectional design.
  • Results showed that 86.01% of participants had adequate knowledge and 85.32% had a favorable attitude towards wearing glasses, with older age and higher educational status contributing positively to both metrics.
  • Key factors influencing knowledge and attitude included personal and family history of spectacle use, indicating that education and awareness play crucial roles in promoting the use of glasses.
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Introduction: Globally, the utilization of eye care services varies widely, ranging from 18 to 90%. Low utilization of eye care services can lead to delayed detection of vision problems. However, there are limited data on the proportion of eye care service utilization and its associated factors in Ethiopia at the community level.

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Background: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is one of the advanced complications of diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, almost all eyes could lose a significant portion of their vision within four months. There is limited evidence regarding the magnitude of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and associated factors in the study setting and also in Ethiopia.

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