Awareness of diabetic retinopathy and its association with attendance for systematic screening at the public primary care setting: a cross-sectional study in Hong Kong.

Jinxiao Tina LianSarah M McGheeRita A GangwaniCindy L K LamMaurice K H YapDavid S H Wong

Published in: BMJ open (2018)

Deficits in knowledge of DR and screening were found among subjects with DM, and three awareness factors were associated with attendance for screening. These factors could be targeted for future interventions.

Keyphrases

diabetic retinopathy
primary care
healthcare
physical activity
traumatic brain injury
type diabetes
mental health
emergency department
cancer therapy
current status
risk factors
skeletal muscle
general practice
weight loss
adverse drug