Constraints and Supporting Factors to Access Free Cataract Surgery
ABSTRACT: Cataract blindness
is a social problem in West Nusa Tenggara, and despite the many efforts to
provide free of cataract surgery, the number of cataract surgery is still low.
Many factors may influence patient's decision to undergo cataract surgery. It
is important to determine those factors. The purpose of this study is to
determine various constraints and supporting factors influencing the decision to
undergo cataract surgery. This study was cross sectional descriptive
comparative study, with randomized cluster sampling. Subjects were divided into
operable cases that underwent free cataract surgery and those that did not
access free cataract surgery. Data were obtained by questionaires including
questions about characteristics, supporting factors and constraints to access
free surgery, vision and quality of life. The main constraints of the operable
cataract patients to access free surgery were fear for surgery, long distance location,
feel that they still have adequate vision, and the lack of funds for
transportation and accommodation. The supporting factors comprise personal
motivation, free surgery, inadequate vision, and support of family and
surrounding people.
Key words: cataract patients,
operable cataract patients, free cataract surgery, operable cataract patients’
decisions
Penulis: Mitha Ratna Dewi,
Siti Farida Ismariatun Thajeb Santyowibowo, Eka Arie Yuliyani
Kode Jurnal: jpkedokterandd100040
