Journal of Veterinary Health Science(JVHS)

Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus University, Syria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Knowledge and Awareness About Age-Related Macular Degeneration Among Students of the Syrian Private University
  Author(s): Taim Shamous*, Karam Obeid and Afraa Salman
  
  Background: A significant contributing factor to permanent blindness is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), hence raising awareness of the condition is crucial to preventing blindness. Previous research papers, however, indi- cated that the general public is not aware of AMD, and there is no information available regarding AMD awareness in Syria. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to assess the awareness of AMD and its risk factors Syrian Private University students. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire focused on students from the medical, dental, pharmacy, business administration, and engineering schools at a Syrian private university. The interview assessed respondents' knowledge of AMD using a standardized questionnaire derived from the AMD Alliance International Global Report. Demographic data included age.. Read More»
  

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