Evaluation of the self-eye examination method for health promotion

Authors

  • Maria Alzete de Lima Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Jennara Candido do Nascimento Centro Universitário Estácio do Ceará; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Abel Brasil Ramos da Silva Universidade Federal do Ceará; Departamento de Estatística
  • Lívia Moreira Barros Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca Universidade Federal do Ceará; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem
  • Joselany Áfio Caetano Universidade Federal do Ceará; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2017003803340

Keywords:

Eye, Eye Health, Self-Examination, Health Education, Public Health Nursing

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the self-eye examination practice as a tool to promote the ocular self-evaluation. Method Quasi-experimental study developed in a university of Piauí with sample of 324 students between January and May 2014. A team of thirteen researchers made observations during the self-examination followed by an ocular screening. Results There was no agreement on the hypothesis of defense that the ocular exam could help to observe the eyes health, p-value>;0.3. However, the exam was considered as easy to accomplish (99.7%) and that not only the physician can perform the eye exam (99.4%). The awareness about eye care is identified as the main purpose of this booklet (97.6%), (χ2= 186.01; p=0.001). The results highlight the booklet can be used in the teaching process of self-eye examination (84.6%). Although the defense that its fulfilment can replace the consultation with the ophthalmologist (23.8%%) cannot be accepted (χ2= 46.34), the self-exam must be done routinely (82.4%). Conclusion The results prove that the learning through virtual booklet is possible and supports self-care with the eyes by performing the self-exam.

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2018-01-01

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How to Cite

Evaluation of the self-eye examination method for health promotion. (2018). Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 52, e03340. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2017003803340