ERIC Number: EJ922523
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 9
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Eye Health in New Zealand: A Study of Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Eye Health and Disease
Ahn, Mark J.; Frederikson, Lesley; Borman, Barry; Bednarek, Rebecca
Health Education, v111 n2 p147-155 2011
Purpose: This study seeks to measure the public knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to eye health and disease in New Zealand (NZ). Design/methodology/approach: A 22-item survey of 507 adults in NZ was conducted. The survey was developed using interviews and focus groups, as well as comparisons with other benchmark international studies. Findings: Overall awareness about the importance of eye health is high in NZ, although knowledge about associated diseases (e.g. macular degeneration) is low--this is particularly important, given the risk and cost of preventable vision impairment. Originality/value: This consumer survey of eye health in NZ, which assessed awareness and access to eye care, provides a foundation for those involved in the provision of eye care health. It is also a first step to further exploring key issues and identifying longitudinal patterns for consumer, provider, and public health dialogue, as well as a baseline for public health campaigns.
Descriptors: International Studies, Focus Groups, Public Health, Diseases, Foreign Countries, Vision, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Surveys, Professional Associations, Public Opinion, Interviews, Knowledge Level, Health Services, Risk, Access to Health Care, Consumer Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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