Validity of recall absent schoolchildren to free eye health projects

Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia

Regina Noma²  Regina De Souza Carvalho¹  Newton Kara-josé¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Department of Ophthalmology São Paulo SP ,Brazil

关键词: Medical examination;    Vision;    ocular;    Visual acuity;    School health;    Child health (Public Health);    Health education;    Health programs and plans;    Exames médicos;    Visão ocular;    Acuidade visual;    Saúde escolar;    Saúde da criança;    Educação em saúde;    Planos e programas de saúde;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-27492012000100003

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

PURPOSE: To analyze the results of recall absent schoolchildren to eye health projects. METHODS: Cross-sectional study. Visual screening was performed in schoolchildren attending 1st to 4th grades at public schools, from 7 to 10 years-old, to select and forward to complete ophthalmic evaluation. The projects were performed during weekends, at a public school, in the same municipality. Free transportation, food and eyeglasses were offered. A second opportunity of examination was offered to the students who were absent from the first call, with the same facilities. RESULTS: 51,509 schoolchildren had their vision tested, 14,651 (28.4%) were referred for ophthalmic examination. Of these, 8,683 (59.3%) attended the first call, 2,228 (37.3%) attended the recall and 25.5% of parents did not take their children to ophthalmic examination. The need for eyeglasses for children who attended the examination was 23.8% and 32.0% in the first opportunity and recall, respectively. The recall increased the coverage in 15.2% (59.3% to 74.5%). CONCLUSION: An expressive number of parents (25.5%) did not bring their children to be examined, even at a second opportunity of exam. The facilities offered: access, free examination, transportation and glasses. Children who were absent in the first opportunity and appeared at recall had a greater need for eyeglasses. Recall increased the coverage in 15.2% (59.3% to 74.5%) and it is not recommended when financial resources are limited.

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