Eye Care-Seeking Behavior Among Staff of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

This study showed that while awareness of eye care is relatively high among staff at the University of Benin, various barriers prevent the effective utilization of the services, especially a lack of awareness about available eye care services. Therefore, targeted interventions are recommended to improve awareness and access to eye care services among university staff.

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Cureus
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.83286
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Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
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Eye Care-Seeking Behavior Among Staff of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

George Nnamdi Atuanya, Babatunde Ismail Bale, Musa Mutali, O.S. Oke
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Eye Care-Seeking Behavior Among Staff of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

George Nnamdi Atuanya, Babatunde Ismail Bale, Musa Mutali, O.S. Oke
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Abstract

This study showed that while awareness of eye care is relatively high among staff at the University of Benin, various barriers prevent the effective utilization of the services, especially a lack of awareness about available eye care services. Therefore, targeted interventions are recommended to improve awareness and access to eye care services among university staff.

CureusVol. 17(5)
Schwartz Laser Eye Center (US), University of Benin (NG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
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