Psychosocial Impact of Refractive Error on Medical Health Professionals
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 10
Abstract
To study the psychosocial impact (emotional, functional, social well being) of refractive error on medical health professionals and its influence on life. 200,age group of 18-25years. Index Medical College &hospital Ophthalmology OPD, Indore. Duration of study- 3months. Patients of either sex, willing to participate in study. Exclusion criteria-Patients having low vision, due to cause other than refractive error. Semi structured questionnaire. In our study we found respondents to be under stress due to functional restriction of daily activities, glasses getting fogged up/dirty &lacking behind their couterparts. Our study demonstrated well known fact about stigmas attached with spectacles uses of cosmetic intolerance & rejection for marriage. On comparing the psychological and social domain in our study we found psychological domain to be more significantly affected than social domain, which may be due to higher level of qualification of our study subjects. Psychological domain was more significantly affected than social domain, which may be due to higher level of qualification of our study subjects.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Ena Chaudhary, Dr. Neha Agrawal, Dr. Vikas Tantuway, Dr. Pushpa Varma
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