Prevalence of visual impairment and associated risk factors: a cross-sectional community-based study among children and adolescents in Ghana - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prevalence of visual impairment and associated risk factors: a cross-sectional community-based study among children and adolescents in Ghana

  • By

  • Josephine Ampomah Boateng

  • Werner Eisenbarth

  • Sylvester Kyeremeh

  • Albert Kwadjo Amoah Andoh

  • Isaiah Osei Duah Junior

  • Debora Abena Baidoo

  • Sylvia Agyekum

  • Daniel Boateng

  • Emmanuel Antwi

  • Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo

  • May 20, 2026

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    The study assessed the prevalence and determinants of visual impairment in children and adolescents in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

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    A total of 622 participants aged 0–20 years underwent comprehensive ocular examinations, with 571 included in the final analysis.

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    The prevalence of distance visual impairment was found to be 6.1%, while near visual impairment was 10.9% among the participants.

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    Age and ethnicity were significant determinants of distance visual impairment, indicating demographic influences on visual health.

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    The findings highlight the need for improved access to pediatric eye care services to reduce avoidable vision loss in Ghana.

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Prevalence of visual impairment and associated risk factors: a cross-sectional community-based study among children and adolescents in Ghana

  • by Josephine Ampomah Boateng, Werner Eisenbarth, Sylvester Kyeremeh, Albert Kwadjo Amoah Andoh, Isaiah Osei Duah Junior, Debora Abena Baidoo, Sylvia Agyekum, Daniel Boateng, Emmanuel Antwi, Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo

  • May 20, 2026

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