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Journal Article
Perspectives of Eye Health Professionals on Integrating Health Promotion into Optometry Education in South Africa
2025
Overview
The evolution of health promotion has greatly served as an essential function for equitable health improvement aimed at addressing social determinants to improve health outcomes. This study seeks to determine the perspectives of eye health professionals on the use of health promotion interventions for the prevention and early diagnosis of eye diseases, with a specific focus on their views regarding the integration of health promotion into optometry education in South Africa.
A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 68 respondents employing a convenience sample. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed electronically to all respondents. Descriptive frequencies and percentages summarized categorical data, with bivariate comparisons using the chi-square test.
The findings reveal a considerable disagreement among respondents regarding the integration and emphasis of health promotion within optometry education, with minimal agreement highlighting a perceived lack of opportunities to explore health promotion as a core component of the curriculum.
Integrating health promotion into optometry education is not only relevant but necessary for addressing the increasing opportunity to integrate health promotion to reduce preventable vision loss in South Africa, where public health needs are pressing. The lack of early and consistent exposure to health promotion, as well as the insufficient focus on policy-related education, highlights the need for a more integrated approach.
Publisher
Dove Medical Press Limited,Dove Press,Dove Medical Press
