Publications by authors named "Ranjan Shah"
Background/objective: To determine the prevalence of visual impairment (VI), uncorrected refractive errors (URE), and effective refractive error coverage among individuals aged 15-50 years in Koshi Province, Nepal.
Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Koshi Province in which 4800 participants were selected from 80 clusters. The study teams visited the selected households and conducted eye examinations.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the public's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding eye health in various districts of Nepal.
- A survey was conducted with 150 households randomly selected from 100 clusters across 15 districts, utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire analyzed using specific software.
- Results showed a majority of respondents had basic knowledge about eye diseases and highlighted the need for improved education methods tailored to different geographical areas, as well as better awareness of eye health-seeking behaviors.