Unveiling community-level factors: a multilevel mixed-effect analysis of eye care service utilization and associated factors in Andabet, Northwest Ethiopia
In this study, the magnitude of eye care service utilization was lower than in other studies. Age, health insurance, distance from the eye care facility, and awareness were independent determinants of ECSU. Therefore, policymakers should prioritize accessible health insurance and expand eye care facilities, especially in rural areas. Integrating routine eye exams into primary care and launching widespread awareness campaigns can promote preventive eye health. A unified, multi-sectoral strategy focused on access, integration, and education is key to enhancing ECSU.
Authors
- Dejen Gedamu Damtie
- Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8678-6723)
- Tilaye Arega Moges (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6813-8792)
- Beminate Lemma Seifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-6826)
- Sintayehu Simie Tsega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3798-0941)
- Zufan Alamrie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4003-207X)
- Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3309-9102)
- Bayih Endalew Bitew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6375-362X)
- Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr
Institutions
- Samara University (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-03-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1536068
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00