A Follow-Up Survey on the Knowledge of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and its Risk Factors among Singapore Residents after 5 Years of Nation-Wide Awareness Campaigns

A Follow-Up Survey on the Knowledge of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and its Risk Factors among Singapore Residents after 5 Years of Nation-Wide Awareness Campaigns

Abstract Purpose: To re-evaluate the awareness of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and knowledge of its risk factors among Singapore residents after 5 years of awareness campaigns. Methods: Cross-sectional, questionnaire-based telephone survey (modified from the AMD Alliance International Glob...

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Published in:Ophthalmic epidemiology Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 230 - 236
Main Authors: Sanjay, Srinivasan, Chin, You Chuen, Teo, Hui Ting, Ong, Shu Xuan, Toh, Serene Hui Fang, Khong, Ming Hui, Yeo, Anna C. H., Au Eong, Kah-Guan
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Informa Healthcare USA, Inc 01-08-2014
Taylor & Francis
Informa Healthcare
Subjects:
Adult
Age-related macular degeneration
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Awareness
Biological and medical sciences
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health Education - methods
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Promotion - standards
Humans
Macular Degeneration - etiology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Miscellaneous
Ophthalmology
Retinopathies
Risk Factors
Singapore
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
Asia
Singapore
Human
Retinopathy
Awareness
Knowledge
singapore
Eye disease
Survey
Surveillance
Age-related macular degeneration
Risk factor
Resident (student)
Resident
Age related macular degeneration
awareness
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Summary:Abstract Purpose: To re-evaluate the awareness of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and knowledge of its risk factors among Singapore residents after 5 years of awareness campaigns. Methods: Cross-sectional, questionnaire-based telephone survey (modified from the AMD Alliance International Global Report), conducted in Singapore in 2011. Participants were randomly selected using the Global Yellow Pages Singapore residential listings 2009/2010. Awareness of AMD and its risk factors was assessed among participants. Results: Of 1773 Singapore residents contacted over the telephone, 559 participated (31.5% response rate). The mean age of participants was 43.1 years (range 21-85 years). A total of 157 participants (28.1%) were familiar with AMD. Among these, the number who correctly identified the risk factors were: smoking, n = 132 (84.1%); ageing, n = 123 (78.3%); lack of vitamins/nutrients, n = 121 (77.1%); genetics, n = 101 (64.3%); unprotected light exposure, n = 100 (63.7%) and; sex, n = 62 (39.5%). Participants aged >50 years (prevalence rate ratio, PRR 2.23, confidence interval, CI, 1.31-3.81) or who had undergone an eye test within the previous year (PRR 2.61, 95% CI 1.79-3.82) were more familiar with AMD, while females (PRR 0.68, 95% CI 0.47-0.98) were less familiar. Conclusion: Self-reported awareness of AMD among Singapore residents increased four-fold from 7.3% in 2006 to 28.1% in 2011 following 5 years of awareness campaigns. Participants who were >50 years or had undergone an eye test within the previous year were more aware of AMD while female participants were less aware of AMD.
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ISSN:0928-6586
1744-5086
DOI:10.3109/09286586.2014.929708