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Factors associated with protective eyewear use among cocoa farmers in Ghana
  1. Samuel B Boadi-Kusi1,2,
  2. Rekha Hansraj1,
  3. Khathutshelo P Mashige1,
  4. Alex Azuka Ilechie2
  1. 1Discipline of Optometry, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
  2. 2Department of Optometry, School of Physical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
  1. Correspondence to Dr Samuel B Boadi-Kusi, Discipline of Optometry, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa; sboadi-kusi{at}ucc.edu.gh

Abstract

To determine the factors that are associated with the use of protective eyewear (PEW) among cocoa farmers in Ghana, a multistage random sample of 556 cocoa farmers were recruited from four districts in the country. A questionnaire was used to elicit information on the use of PEW and barriers to its use among these farmers. Only 34 (6.1%) participants reported using PEW. Being female, old age and perception of good distance vision was associated with lower odds of PEW use. However, higher educational attainment, application of fertiliser and pesticides were associated with higher odds of PEW use. Participants cited non-availability, unaffordability and ignorance/lack of training as the main barriers to the use of PEW. The low use of PEW could be addressed through ocular health education and occupational health and safety policy initiatives.

https://doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2014-041531

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