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In adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes attending Menelik II Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, adequate diabetic retinopathy screening practice was 37.5% (95% CI 32.7–42.5).
- Why it matters: Diabetic retinopathy can cause preventable blindness but is often asymptomatic, so periodic retinal exams are needed. Evidence is limited on how often screening happens when eye services are co-located with diabetes care in Ethiopia.
- What they did: From December 2023 to February 2024, 371 interviewed adults on follow-up for at least three months completed a structured questionnaire. Knowledge and attitude used a modified Bloom’s cut-off of 80%, and “adequate” practice required meeting at least two of three recommended screening actions; multivariable logistic regression identified associated factors.
- The result: Adequate screening was linked to adequate knowledge (AOR 5.10, 95% CI 2.81–9.25), a known eye disorder (AOR 3.96, 95% CI 2.11–7.43), higher education (AOR 3.82, 95% CI 1.33–10.95), age 41–65 (AOR 3.15, 95% CI 1.10–9.03), and being married (AOR 1.73, 95% CI 1.01–2.97). Reported barriers included cost, lack of time, and travel distance.
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