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Volume 13, Issue 2 (2025)
Health Educ Health Promot 2025, 13(2): 339-346 |
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Received: 2025/04/25 | Accepted: 2025/06/19 | Published: 2025/06/28
Received: 2025/04/25 | Accepted: 2025/06/19 | Published: 2025/06/28
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Shatnawi R, Al-Hyari A, Shatnawi H, Shatnawi Y. Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Ophthalmology Services. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (2) :339-346
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1- Department of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
2- Department of Ophthalmology, Prince Hamzah Hospital, Amman, Jordan
3- Faculty of Medicine, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
2- Department of Ophthalmology, Prince Hamzah Hospital, Amman, Jordan
3- Faculty of Medicine, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
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Aims: This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of the Jordanian population toward ophthalmology services, identified barriers, and explored opportunities to enhance access and care quality.
Instrument & Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Data were collected from 385 participants in Amman. The survey included Likert-scale items evaluating knowledge and attitudes, while open-ended responses were analyzed using thematic analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes.
Findings: Respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge of ophthalmology services, with the highest awareness regarding professional roles (3.24±1.36) and the lowest concerning service access (2.76±1.42). Knowledge of eye health was also moderate, with limited understanding of disease symptoms (2.74±1.38). While general attitudes were positive, confidence in seeking care was low (2.48±1.39). Statistically significant correlations were found between knowledge and attitudes toward seeking (r=0.42, p<0.05) and utilizing services (r=0.38, p<0.05). Financial constraints (42.3%) and logistical issues (27.8%) were the most frequently cited barriers. Suggested improvements included capacity building (44.7%), financial assistance (42.1%), and awareness campaigns (23.6%).
Conclusion: There are clear knowledge gaps and access barriers to ophthalmology care in Jordan.
Instrument & Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Data were collected from 385 participants in Amman. The survey included Likert-scale items evaluating knowledge and attitudes, while open-ended responses were analyzed using thematic analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes.
Findings: Respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge of ophthalmology services, with the highest awareness regarding professional roles (3.24±1.36) and the lowest concerning service access (2.76±1.42). Knowledge of eye health was also moderate, with limited understanding of disease symptoms (2.74±1.38). While general attitudes were positive, confidence in seeking care was low (2.48±1.39). Statistically significant correlations were found between knowledge and attitudes toward seeking (r=0.42, p<0.05) and utilizing services (r=0.38, p<0.05). Financial constraints (42.3%) and logistical issues (27.8%) were the most frequently cited barriers. Suggested improvements included capacity building (44.7%), financial assistance (42.1%), and awareness campaigns (23.6%).
Conclusion: There are clear knowledge gaps and access barriers to ophthalmology care in Jordan.
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