Vision loss, vision difficulty and psychological distress in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1.

Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo Ronel Sewpaul Samson Darrah Natisha Dukhi David Ben Kumah Eldad Agyei-Manu Emmanuel Kofi Addo Akosua Kesewah Asare Isaiah Osei Duah Junior Priscilla Reddy

Published in: BMC psychology (2021)

Persons who self-reported vision difficulty experienced a higher prevalence of psychological distress. Therefore, comprehensive psychological care is needed for patients with eye disease or vision difficulties as part of a governmental strategy to provide mental health care for all South Africans.

Keyphrases

south africa
healthcare
sleep quality
risk factors
palliative care
quality improvement
hiv positive
hiv infected