Proposal for community intervention in Carchi schools for the early diagnosis of keratoconus, Ecuador, 2022
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Community intervention, diagnosis, keratoconusAbstract
Keratoconus has become a frequent clinical condition in Optometry and Ophthalmology consultations. This alteration not only produces, according to its magnitude, the deterioration of visual acuity but also affects the quality of life of people who suffer from it. The purpose of this work was to design a community intervention proposal for the early diagnosis of keratoconus in schools in the Carchi community in Ecuador during the first quarter of 2022. A methodology based on a participatory and collaborative approach of the participating community members was used. Surveys and interviews were applied that allowed the initial diagnosis in relation to the needs, availability of resources and interests of the population. Intervention strategies appropriate to the particularities of the locality were designed, encouraging the inclusion and empowerment of the participants. Visual health promotion activities were implemented, with a flexible approach that allowed real-time adjustments based on the results and responses of the community. In addition, a frequent, interactive and summative evaluation was carried out to assess the long-term sustainability of the intervention and measure its impact. After the intervention was applied, 85.4% of the study sample reached a high level of knowledge, which corroborates the effectiveness of each of the activities developed.
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