FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CONJUNCTIVAL GROWTH AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT JINJA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL EYE CLINIC. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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https://doi.org/10.51168/8v0fx751Keywords:
Factors, Conjunctival Growth, Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Eye ClinicAbstract
Purpose of the study
To examine the factors associated with conjunctival growth among patients aged 26 years and above attending the health care services at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital eye clinic.
Study methods
The study used a cross-sectional design employing quantitative methods of data collection. One hundred and one (101) respondents were chosen for the study and data was presented using frequency tables, pie charts, graphs, figures, and texts.
Principal findings
From a total of 101 respondents, the associated factors were 64(63.37%) had never used sunglasses and 71(70.29%) reported having never been diagnosed with a chronic illness, 66.34% reported having family members with a history of conjunctival growths.
Conclusion
The study established that, the associated factors for conjunctival growths are, exposure to ultra violet sunlight rays, people who smoke, family history, use of sunglasses. Surgical removal of the growth is the most effective means of management and also use of eye drops to manage in case of inflammation.
Recommendations
Equip all hospitals and health Centers with the necessary equipment. Recruit more eye health workers to different Health centers. Organize Continuous Medical Education (CMEs) about conjunctival growths and their management.
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