Vision-related quality of life and associated factors in individuals with vision impairment
The VRQOL among individuals with VI attending public hospitals in Limpopo province is relatively low. The main causes of VI were largely preventable or correctable, indicating the need to strengthen comprehensive eye care services. Enhancing these services may significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with VI in the province.Contribution: The study fills the knowledge gap regarding the impact of VI on VRQOL in individuals seeking care at public hospitals in Limpopo province.
Authors
- Khathutshelo Percy Mashige (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-0891)
- Nishanee Rampersad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6873-5375)
- Modjadji M. Leshabane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0443-5759)
Institutions
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4765
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71