This section discusses the results obtained during from the
analysis of the results in chapter 4.
analysis of the results in chapter 4.
Research question 1
What
is the level of awareness of people of diabetic retinopathy?
is the level of awareness of people of diabetic retinopathy?
From
the responses of the population, it is observed that 52.5% of the population is
aware of the term Diabetic Retinopathy, while 47.5% is not. It is therefore
observed that the awareness level is a little above average and it is therefore
concluded that there is a little above average awareness of Diabetic
Retinopathy.
the responses of the population, it is observed that 52.5% of the population is
aware of the term Diabetic Retinopathy, while 47.5% is not. It is therefore
observed that the awareness level is a little above average and it is therefore
concluded that there is a little above average awareness of Diabetic
Retinopathy.
Research question 2
Are
there proofs to show that diabetic retinopathy exists among people in
Ogawshi-Uku community?
there proofs to show that diabetic retinopathy exists among people in
Ogawshi-Uku community?
The
compiled data vividly illustrates that that amongst those who have developed
some diabetic health problems, 64.4% of them have various eye defects. 68% of
these have blurred vision, 7% have floating spots in their eyes, none has
experienced either sudden vision loss or eye pain and 25% have cataracts. This
shows that symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy do exist among people in
Ogwashi-Uku community.
compiled data vividly illustrates that that amongst those who have developed
some diabetic health problems, 64.4% of them have various eye defects. 68% of
these have blurred vision, 7% have floating spots in their eyes, none has
experienced either sudden vision loss or eye pain and 25% have cataracts. This
shows that symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy do exist among people in
Ogwashi-Uku community.
Research question 3
What
is the attitude of people towards managing their blood sugar levels?
is the attitude of people towards managing their blood sugar levels?
From
the response, it is observed that 56.5% of the population checks their blood
sugar levels and 43.5% do not. Amongst those who do check, 52.9% check it
monthly, 12.6% check theirs every 3 months, 5.7% check theirs at 6 months
interval and 28.7% check theirs yearly. The compiled data also shows that 31%
of the population manages their blood sugar level and 69% do not. Although this
is above average, the results are still not very good.
the response, it is observed that 56.5% of the population checks their blood
sugar levels and 43.5% do not. Amongst those who do check, 52.9% check it
monthly, 12.6% check theirs every 3 months, 5.7% check theirs at 6 months
interval and 28.7% check theirs yearly. The compiled data also shows that 31%
of the population manages their blood sugar level and 69% do not. Although this
is above average, the results are still not very good.
Research question 4
What
is the level of awareness of people of the prevention of diabetic retinopathy?
is the level of awareness of people of the prevention of diabetic retinopathy?
The
data shows vividly that 48% of the population is aware that Diabetic Retinopathy
can be prevented and 52% are not. Majority of the population think that every
Diabetic is bound to develop Diabetic retinopathy someday which actually isn’t
true. This findings fall in line with an article by the Nigerian Medical
Journal 2009 which stated that; “although there is general awareness of
Diabetic Retinopathy, there is little or no knowledge of its risk factors and
prevention”.
data shows vividly that 48% of the population is aware that Diabetic Retinopathy
can be prevented and 52% are not. Majority of the population think that every
Diabetic is bound to develop Diabetic retinopathy someday which actually isn’t
true. This findings fall in line with an article by the Nigerian Medical
Journal 2009 which stated that; “although there is general awareness of
Diabetic Retinopathy, there is little or no knowledge of its risk factors and
prevention”.
Research question 5
What
is the level of awareness of people of the treatment of diabetic retinopathy?
is the level of awareness of people of the treatment of diabetic retinopathy?
The
data collected showed that 41.5% of the population is aware that Diabetic
Retinopathy can be treated and 58.5% are not.
data collected showed that 41.5% of the population is aware that Diabetic
Retinopathy can be treated and 58.5% are not.
