Abstract Background The use of eye care services varies among different population groups. Objective This study aimed to assess self-reported (ECU) and associated demographic factors Malawian adults. Methods used secondary data from the Malawi Fifth Integrated Household Survey 2019-2020, a nationally representative survey. included 12,288 households 27,336 individuals 15 years older. We entered age, sex, level education, residency (urban/rural), chronic disease into logistic regression...

Abstract Background Covid 19 has fast‐paced the use of technological innovations, mainly internet. However, Internet can lead to several behavioral and psychological conditions, such as cyberbullying distorted relationships, which could suicide ideation. Suicide is second leading cause death among young adults. Aim To assess association between addiction ideation university students in Malawi. Furthermore, factors associated with suicidal thoughts Malawian college who surf World Wide Web....

The population of older adults is growing dramatically. Sadly, this populace highly prone to develop various ocular morbidities, which if left unattended can lead blindness.

Abstract Globally, there has been a dramatic increase in the geriatric population. Sadly, this populace is highly prone to develop various ocular morbidities putting pressure on strained eye care delivery system especially low-income countries. Hence, aim of study was determine distribution among elderly. The retrospective cross-sectional conducted at Mzuzu Central Hospital Malawi. We retrieved data from hospital’s Ophthalmology out-patient registry January 2021 December 2021. recruited all...

Purpose: To assess the relationship between non-invasive tear break-up time (NITBUT) and maximum blink interval (MBI) values among young adults. Method: The study was conducted at Mzuzu University involved 98 subjects (55 females 43 males) aged 18 40 years. All were screened under slit lamp, also asked questions to determine their eligibility participate in study. NITBUT measurements taken by checking discontinuity of mires on keratometer. MBI observing period subject could keep eyes open...

Blink rate is a critical sign for numerous systemic and ocular conditions in medicine, however, the literature reports varying values parameter. Hence, aim of this study was to establish cut-off blink value among Malawian young adults including effects sex age on This quantitative descriptive cross-sectional conducted students at Mzuzu University Malawi. The recruited 98 participants, 50% male female. ranged from 17-45 years. measured manually by observing number blinks per minute. average...

Aim: The study aimed to examine the distribution of Accommodative Facility (AF) and Amplitude Accommodation (AA) compare findings with established guidelines.
 Place Duration Study: Mzuzu University, Malawi. Between May July 2022.
 Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted among students at university in We recruited 77 using a stratified random sampling technique. participants' age ranged from 16 35 years age. measured AA push-up method while AF +/- 1.50 Diopters (D) flippers....

Purpose: To assess the prevalence of ocular morbidities and associated factors among hearing-impaired (HI) students at Embangweni School for Deaf in Mzimba, Malawi. Methods: This was an institutional cross-sectional study HI Deaf. A series optometric audiometric tests performed, results were exported to Statistical Package Social Science statistical analysis (SPSS) version 25. Pearson's chi-square test used correlations associations between variables. P -value less significance set p < 0.05....

Abstract Background The elderly comprises the fastest‐expanding age group globally, with greatest increase occurring in developing countries. populace is prone to develop various ocular morbidities. Purpose To determine distribution of morbidities among population visiting a private eye care facility Malawi. Methods This was retrospective cross‐sectional study conducted at St. John's Hospital Mzuzu, We retrieved data from hospital's ophthalmic outpatient registry January, 2021 December,...

ABSTRACT Background Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used and accepted indicator of nutritional status in adults. Mid-Upper-Arm-Circumference (MUAC) another anthropometric measure primarily among children. While BMI remains the best status, it can sometimes be impractical because logistical requirements for weight height measurement, especially large population-based studies bed-ridden patients. Therefore, we analyzed data collected from Malawi Epidemiology Intervention Research Unit...

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and significant contributor to global health by lowering the risk morbidity mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, other Non-Communicable Diseases. Despite this, PA research has rarely been focus public activities in Malawi. Objective The study aimed evaluate compare Patterns urban rural Malawians their relationship with hypertension, demographic behavioral factors. Methods This was...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> Mental, physical, and social well-being have an impact on sleep quality. University students are vulnerable to problems due academic pressure coupled with psychosocial problems. <bold>Aim</bold> This study aimed investigate quality identify its associated factors among university in Malawi. <bold>Method</bold> A cross-sectional was conducted using data collected from 984 across 13 institutions (private public) standardized questionnaire...

<title>Abstract</title> Background Physical assault remains a major contributing factor to the burden of trauma globally. The is mainly shouldered by countries in lower and middle-income economies compared high-income countries. Aim study aimed ascertain pattern physical attack (PA) its associated factors among Malawian women. Method employed secondary data from multiple indicator cluster survey conducted UNICEF National Statistical Office, Malawi, which publicly available. was analyzed...

Abstract Background : Globally, there has been a dramatic increase in the geriatric population. Sadly, this populace is highly prone to develop various ocular morbidities. Aim To determine distribution of morbidities among elderly. Methods This was retrospective cross-sectional study conducted at Mzuzu Central Hospital Malawi. We retrieved data from hospital’s ophthalmology out-patient registry January 2021 December 2021. A non-probability census sampling technique used recruit 970 elderly...

Abstract Background Globally, the usage of digital screens is on rise. Students are among most users smartphones in pursuit academic endeavors. However, can increase incidence various ocular problems. Aim The aim study was to examine changes associated with accommodation parameters following smartphone use university students. Methods This a cross-sectional conducted at Mzuzu University. We recruited 77 undergraduate students using stratified random sampling technique. Then, we measured AF...

Goldman Applanation Tonometry (GAT), the gold standard of tonometry, is used without fluorescein in low-resource settings. Nevertheless, corneal biomechanics differ among population groups.

Abstract Background: Goldman Applanation Tonometry (GAT), the gold standard of tonometry, is used without fluorescein in low-resource settings. Nevertheless, corneal biomechanics differ among population groups. Purpose: The aim study to assess relationship between GAT findings with and glaucomatous non-glaucomatous adults Malawi. Methods: This was a cross-sectional quantitative involving 22 glaucoma patients non-glaucoma at Mzuzu Central Hospital. We purposive sampling technique select...

Abstract Clinical relevance: Diagnosis and management of vergence dysfunctions are largely dependent on normative measures parameters which differ across populations. Background : Globally Myopia is the rise has been strongly linked to development Myopia. Understanding key mitigation Aim This study aimed at evaluating differences in among university students Malawi. Methods cross-sectional quantitative was conducted Mzuzu University from September 2021 March 2022. A total 99 healthy...

ABSTRACT Background/objectives keratometry and corneal measurements differ among populations. The aim of the study was to assess distribution keratometric values astigmatism examine association with age gender normal Malawian adults. Methods This a cross-sectional conducted Mzuzu university students in Malawi. Participants were selected using systematic sampling techniques. K readings measured manual keratometer. Data entered SPSS v 26. Chi-square used association, spearman correction, an...

Abstract Background : The elderly comprises the fastest-expanding age group globally, with greatest increase occurring in developing countries. populace is prone to develop various ocular morbidities. Purpose To determine distribution of morbidities among population visiting a private eye care facility Malawi. Methods This was retrospective cross-sectional study conducted at St John’s Hospital Mzuzu, We retrieved data from hospital’s ophthalmic outpatient registry January December 2021. A...

<title>Abstract</title> Background Covid 19 has fast-paced the use of technological innovations mainly internet. However, Internet can lead to several behavioral and psychological conditions such as cyberbullying distorted relationships which could suicide ideation. Suicide is second leading cause death among young adults. Aim To assess association between addiction ideation university students in Malawi. Furthermore, factors associated with suicidal thoughts Malawian college who surf World...

Abstract Background: The population of older adults is growing dramatically. Sadly, this populace highly prone to develop various ocular morbidities, which if left unattended can lead blindness. Aim: To determine the distribution morbidities among at a secondary hospital in Malawi. Methods: This was retrospective cross-sectional study conducted Mzimba North District Hospital We retrieved 314 patient records from hospital’s ophthalmic outpatient registry August 2020 July 2022 using...