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Pediatric Eye Health-Seeking Behavior in Ghana: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background and Aims: Childhood visual impairment remains a major public health concern in low-and-middle income settings, including Ghana, where timely intervention can prevent avoidable vision loss. Although Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) aims to reduce financial barriers, pediatric eye health-seeking behavior among caregivers is poorly understood. This study assessed determinants of pediatric eye care-seeking behavior across multiple districts in Ghana. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 622 children aged ≤ 20 years and their caregivers in selected Ghanaian districts. Structured questionnaires collected data on socio-demographic characteristics, NHIS coverage, prior eye examinations, and eye care-seeking practices. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with seeking eye care ( Results: Among caregivers who reported that their child had experienced an eye problem (60.3%, 375/622), fewer than half (41.2%, 154/374) sought professional eye care, most commonly at general health facilities rather than specialized eye clinics. In multivariable analysis, children residing in peri-urban (AOR = 5.50, 95% CI: 1.33-23.47; Conclusion: Overall, the study identified limited utilization of pediatric eye care services that is influenced by settlement type and previous engagement, rather than socioeconomic status. Strengthening community-based outreach and embedding pediatric eye care into primary healthcare can enhance early intervention and reduce avoidable childhood visual impairment.
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