| Autor: |
Smiti R. Srivastava, Sagar Karmakar, Jayeeta Mazumder, Sinjita Dutta |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 02, Pp 152-161 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0974-1143 |
| Popis: |
Background: In India the already existing problem of late detection and late presentation of childhood cataract got further worsened during Covid lock down period due to disruption of regular services delivery, lack of transport and fear of getting Covid infection leading to a massive reduction in hospital attendance. This study was done to find out the delay in presentation of pediatric cataract cases along with its determinants during the covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Methodology: A descriptive, observational study was conducted among 96 paediatric cataract patients attending ophthalmology OPD of IPGMER during April 2020 to March 2021. Patients were subjected to ophthalmological examination to find out the laterality and type of cataract. Principal care givers of the patients were interviewed to study the socio-demographic, Covid related and clinical variables. Result: Mean age of study population was 4.18±2.99 completed years. 90% of patients residing in rural areas reported with delay to the hospital which was statistically significant (p |
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