Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana.

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dc.contributor.advisorMinnies, Deon
dc.contributor.advisorTsekane, Boitumelo
dc.contributor.authorMotswakadikgwa, Neo Ruth
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-09T11:56:41Z
dc.date.available2026-01-09T11:56:41Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.date.updated2026-01-06T12:16:30Z
dc.description.abstractBackground: Primary eye care (PEC) is important in preventing and managing eye conditions, particularly in rural areas where access to specialized care is limited. Aim and Setting: The study aim was to assess the primary eye care knowledge and practices of non-ophthalmic nurses in Kweneng East District clinics, Botswana. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design, with quantitative methods of analysis was used. The study sample was selected using both systematic and convenience sampling methods. A self-administered questionnaire was developed and provided to 195 consenting non-ophthalmic nurses from 36 clinics. The completed questionnaires were collected, data captured and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: 39.1% of all participants scored correct responses on knowledge of identification of common eye conditions. The overall proportion of correct management responses for all participants was 37.9%, while for correct PEC practices the proportion was 56.3%. The study found a significant relationship between professions (P=0.04), years of experience (P=0.03), and primary care training (P=0.05) and knowledge of primary eye care conditions. Conclusion The study found that knowledge, management, and practices of primary eye care was inadequate among non-ophthalmic nurses in the Kweneng East District. There is a need for continuous professional development, refresher training, and curriculum adjustments in nurses' education to enhance PEC services in the region. Contribution: The study will inform how to improve PEC services in the country.
dc.identifier.apacitationMotswakadikgwa, N. R. (2025). <i>Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Division of General Surgery. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42523en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMotswakadikgwa, Neo Ruth. <i>"Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Division of General Surgery, 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42523en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMotswakadikgwa, N.R. 2025. Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Division of General Surgery. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42523en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Motswakadikgwa, Neo Ruth AB - Background: Primary eye care (PEC) is important in preventing and managing eye conditions, particularly in rural areas where access to specialized care is limited. Aim and Setting: The study aim was to assess the primary eye care knowledge and practices of non-ophthalmic nurses in Kweneng East District clinics, Botswana. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design, with quantitative methods of analysis was used. The study sample was selected using both systematic and convenience sampling methods. A self-administered questionnaire was developed and provided to 195 consenting non-ophthalmic nurses from 36 clinics. The completed questionnaires were collected, data captured and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: 39.1% of all participants scored correct responses on knowledge of identification of common eye conditions. The overall proportion of correct management responses for all participants was 37.9%, while for correct PEC practices the proportion was 56.3%. The study found a significant relationship between professions (P=0.04), years of experience (P=0.03), and primary care training (P=0.05) and knowledge of primary eye care conditions. Conclusion The study found that knowledge, management, and practices of primary eye care was inadequate among non-ophthalmic nurses in the Kweneng East District. There is a need for continuous professional development, refresher training, and curriculum adjustments in nurses' education to enhance PEC services in the region. Contribution: The study will inform how to improve PEC services in the country. DA - 2025 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Primary eye care KW - non-ophthalmic nurses KW - knowledge and practices KW - eye disease management KW - Botswana LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2025 T1 - Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana TI - Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42523 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/42523
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMotswakadikgwa NR. Knowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Division of General Surgery, 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42523en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of General Surgery
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectPrimary eye care
dc.subjectnon-ophthalmic nurses
dc.subjectknowledge and practices
dc.subjecteye disease management
dc.subjectBotswana
dc.titleKnowledge and practices of primary eye care among non-ophthalmic nurses working in Kweneng East District Clinics, Botswana.
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
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