Prevalence of Retinopathies Among the Inhabitants of Aba Metropolis in Abia State 2023
Keywords:
prevalence, retinopathies, inhabitants, Abia stateAbstract
A disorder of the retinal vessels called retinalopathy causes an irregular blood floor. It is a prevalent cause of blindness that can be prevented and cannot be reversed. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the incidence of retinopathies among Aba Metropolis residents in Abia State in 2023. A cross-sectional study design based on population was used in the investigation. There were 200 participants in the sample who agreed to participate in the eye test. Pie charts, bar charts, and tables were used to display the data. The data were presented using descriptive statistics, namely using percentages and frequencies. The null hypothesis was tested using inferential statistics using chi-square (P < 0.05). For the analysis, IBM-SPSS VERSION 25 was utilised.
The findings indicated that 43% of people in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, have retinopathies. Based on kind, the prevalence was found to be 31.4% for hypertensive retinopathy and 68.6% for diabetic retinopathy. Other retinopathies in the region were not discovered by the study. The age group with the highest prevalence, 64.1%, was 71 years and older. While the list was displayed by age group 41 to 50 (23%). It was found that retinopathy was more common among retirees (75.1%) and artisans (18.8%) based on occupation. In terms of sex, it was discovered that females (45.4%) had slightly greater levels than males (40.8%). In conclusion, it is advised that people with hypertension and diabetes check their eyes frequently to prevent this issue.
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