ArticleJournal of patient experience2026
Knowledge and Awareness of Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients Undergoing Fundus (Retina) Photography Screening at Primary Healthcare Centers in Bahrain.
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Abstract
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness among people living with diabetes. Despite high diabetes prevalence in Bahrain, data on DR awareness remain limited. This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge and awareness of DR among 676 participants who were undergoing fundus photography at 7 primary healthcare centers. A pretested self-administered questionnaire evaluated sociodemographics, knowledge, awareness, and sources of information. Medical records confirmed diabetes diagnoses and provided comorbidity and glycated hemoglobin test data. The mean knowledge score was 73.0% ± 16.7, with 449 participants (66.4%) scoring 70% or higher. About 82.1% participants were aware of diabetes-related vision loss, 85.9% were aware that diabetes can cause blindness, and 18.5% accurately identified DR. Higher education was significantly associated with greater knowledge (
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