PREVALENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF CONTACT LENS UPTAKE IN KENYA: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Authors

  • Goodhope Timothy Chikasirimobi OD, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Public Health, Biomedical Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya orcid.org/0000-0001-5832-484X
  • Harun Chemjor Chepkeitany PhD, Department of Health Promotion Education, School of Public Health, Biomedical Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 190-50100, Kakamega Kenya orcid.org/0000-0001-7379-9448
  • Diane Wallace Van-Staden PhD, Optometry Department, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa orcid.org/0000-0003-2028-1711
  • Nathan Shaviya PhD, Medical Laboratory Department, School of Public Health, Biomedical Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro university of Science and Technology, 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya orcid.org/0000-0001-7347-3130

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejphs.v5i1.114

Keywords:

prevalence, knowledge, contact lens, contact lens uptake

Abstract

Background: The use of contact lenses is welcomed for refractive error correction, for therapeutic/diagnostic reasons and for cosmetic reasons, more so in developed countries, unlike in third world countries like Kenya. Aim: The study aim is to determine the prevalence of contact lens use and knowledge about contact lens use in Kenya. Methods: A six (6) years retrospective cross-sectional study (February 2014 – March 2020) was carried out in the Academic Vision center of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya. A validated tool with open- and closed-ended statements and questions were used to collect data from a calculated sample size (360) that used the Cochrane formula modified by Sullivan and Soe. Participants was selected purposively in accordance to the inclusion criteria, phone contacts, emails, social media platforms were adopted in collecting information from participants and collected data were entered into Excel spreadsheet 2019. Version and Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages), was employed in determining prevalence and knowledge of contact lens uptake. Results: Prevalence of contact lens use was very low 4 (1.1%) and 11 (3.1%). A large number did not know about contact lenses 347 (96.7%) and the Knowledge of contact lenses as shown by the mean score was also very low 2.51±1.7 indicating very low knowledge of contact lenses. Conclusions: More emphasis should be laid by eye care providers on contact lenses used for refractive, cosmesis and therapeutic uses. Training institutions should also improve their curriculum on contact lens training and dispensing. Policies should allow for the easy establishment of contact lenses manufacturing and marketing industries.

 

Author Biographies

  • Goodhope Timothy Chikasirimobi, OD, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Public Health, Biomedical Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya orcid.org/0000-0001-5832-484X

    Chikasirimobi Goodhope Timothy is a Doctor of Optometry with specialty in Contact lens and Anterior segments and having special interest in public health and eye health care. He is an astute researcher, with publication in eye care, COVID-19 and public health. Also, he mentors Optometry students in Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology, all in Kenya and a preceptor with University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, where he lectures BSc and BOptom to Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.

  • Harun Chemjor Chepkeitany, PhD, Department of Health Promotion Education, School of Public Health, Biomedical Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 190-50100, Kakamega Kenya orcid.org/0000-0001-7379-9448

    Dr. Harun Chemjor Chepkeitany is the Chairman of Department of Public Health Education and lecturer in the School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya. He holds his PhD in the same field and has to his accolades various publications and supervision of postgraduate students.

  • Diane Wallace Van-Staden, PhD, Optometry Department, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa orcid.org/0000-0003-2028-1711

    Dr. Diane Wallace Van-Staden is the academic leader and Senior Lecturer in the department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She is a renowned Optometrist, Scholar, researcher, Academician, mentor and great administrator. She holds a PhD in Public health. So many articles are accredited to her dexterity and research expertise and which are found across scholarly platforms globally.

  • Nathan Shaviya, PhD, Medical Laboratory Department, School of Public Health, Biomedical Science and Technology, Masinde Muliro university of Science and Technology, 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya orcid.org/0000-0001-7347-3130

    Dr. Nathan Shaviya holds a PhD in Medical Genetics and also a reputable Statistician and Senior Lecturer. He is the Head of Examination Coordination and Postgraduate Students coordinator in the School of Public Health, Biomedical science and Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya. He is also a seasoned and acclaimed researcher in the field of public health and across the health care field.

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PREVALENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF CONTACT LENS UPTAKE IN KENYA: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY. (2022). European Journal of Public Health Studies, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.46827/ejphs.v5i1.114