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Auto Mechanics Lab Report

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OCULAR MORBIDITY AMONG AUTO MECHANICS AT SUAME –MAGAZINE AREA IN THE KUMASI METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of ocular conditions among auto mechanics at ‘Suame –Magazine’ area in the Kumasi metropolis.
Methods: A cross- sectional study across five randomly chosen zones of auto mechanics was carried out. A hundred and fifty (150) auto mechanics aged between 20 and 60 years were sampled for the study. History taken from participants included participants’ demographics, ocular and occupational history. Ocular examination included ophthalmoscopy and visual acuity, refraction, cover tests. Diagnoses were made on the presence of a condition(s) in either or both eyes. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 was used to analyze data collected. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Chi Square test were employed.
Results: Out of the 150 respondents, 85.3% were males and …show more content…

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