Vision loss, vision difficulty and psychological distress in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1

Vision loss, vision difficulty and psychological distress in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1

Abstract Background Psychological distress in vision impairments and blindness is a complex issue and a major public health concern. Sudden adjustments in routine lifestyle and career aspirations in such persons culminate in and/or aggravate their level of stress. Yet, psychological distress in pers...

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Main Authors: Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Ronel Sewpaul, Samson Darrah, Natisha Dukhi, David Ben Kumah, Eldad Agyei-Manu, Emmanuel Kofi Addo, Akosua Kesewah Asare, Isaiah Osei Duah, Priscilla Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Vision-related quality of life
Emotional stress in eye diseases
Mental health
Anxiety
Depression
Vision impairment and stress
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00558-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00558-x

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