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impact of educational program on knowledge of employees about glaucoma at Assiut University

Research Authors
fatma.Ragab.Khalaf
Mohammad Hassan Qayed
Hoda Diab Fahmy
Ehab Ismail Wasfi
Asmaa Ghareeb Mohammed
Research Department
Research Journal
Seven international conference in faculty of nursing Helwan University
Research Member
Research Rank
3
Research Website
Helwan nursing @ yahoo.com
Research Year
2015
Research Abstract

glaucoma is aleading cause of blindness worldwide. the study aimed to assess participants knowldge regarding glaucoma.methods: Quasi experimental research design carried out in Assiut University. it included 1000 participants aged forty and more. Tools: Data collected by using two tool: 1 interview form consisted of three parts: first part included demographic characteristics.the second part assessment of ophthalmic , medical and family history. third part assessment of knowledge regarding glaucoma.tool2:eye examination.done by using tonopen device, perimetry and ophthalmoscopy. the main result of present study were: 94.5% of the employees had unsatisfactory knowledge regarding glaucoma.there is was statistical significant difference between employees level of knowledge and their education. it concluded that : the employees had poor knowledge about glaucoma in pre test while after implementation the educational program their knowledge was improved. it was recommended that : periodic health education programs should be implemented for employees with chronic disease every year.