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Perceptions of Barriers to the Uptake of Diabetic Eye Screening Among Diabetic Eye Patients in Owo, Nigeria

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C.O. Omolase, L.O. Olatunde, O.O. Komolafe, O.E. Adeleke, A.K. Akinwalere and B.O. Omolase

Perceptions of Barriers to the Uptake of Diabetic Eye Screening Among Diabetic Eye Patients in Owo, Nigeria

Aim: This study aimed at determining the uptake of diabetic eye screening. The barriers to uptake of diabetic eye screening were also identified.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study which was conducted over a year period between October, 2011 and October, 2012 at Federal Medical, Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria among diabetics. The respondents were interviewed with the aid of the study instrument (... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8599.1000108

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