%0 Journal Article
%T Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Diabetic Patients on Ocular Complications of Diabetes in Lomé (Togo)
%A Kokou Vonor
%A Kossi Kodjo
%A Kwam Dodji Godwin
%A Yaovi T¨¦t¨¦
%A Koffi Didier Ay¨¦na
%A M¨¦ba Banla
%A Komi Patrice Balo
%J Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
%P 197-210
%@ 2165-7432
%D 2022
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojemd.2022.129015
%X Introduction: The frequency and
severity of eye complications from diabetes make patient education essential,
which is the basis for adequate management. What is the level of education of
diabetic patients in Lom¨¦? The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of diabetic patients on the ocular complications of
diabetes in Lom¨¦. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study by
surveys on diabetic patients from April 1 to June 31,
2020, in 6 diabetes management centers in Lom¨¦. The
correct response rate was established for each component. Knowledge: poor (¡Ü 50%), low (50% - 65%), medium (65% - 85%) and good (¡Ý 85%). Attitudes: harmful (¡Ü 50%), erroneous (50% - 65%), approximate (65% -