A SURVEY OF THE LEVEL OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS AMONG PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISORDERS IN UNIBEN COMMUNITY
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Visual disorders have a profound impact on the overall well-being of individuals, often extending beyond physical impairments to include psychological and emotional challenges. This research assessed the prevalence and levels of depression, anxiety and
stress among persons with visual disorders within the University of Benin community. This study employed the use of a structured questionnaire as well as the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) self-report questionnaire. The results of the study showed that the prevalence of depression was 61.0% with majority (28.2%) of the respondents having moderate depression levels. Length of time of managing their ocular condition was statistically significant with p=0.021. The prevalence of anxiety among respondents was 73.75% with majority (34.5%) of the respondents having moderate anxiety levels. Length of time of managing their ocular condition was statistically significant with p=0.038. While the p (12.5%) of the respondents having mild stress levels. Age, Level of education and Length of time of managing their ocular condition were all statistically significant with p=0.058. 0,020 and 0.047 respectively. Refractive errors accounted for majority (65.8%) of the visual disorders found within this region and thus the most frequently experienced. This research serves as proof that emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental health needs of individuals with visual disorders and, subsequently, to inform thedevelopment of strategies for early detection, intervention and support.
stress among persons with visual disorders within the University of Benin community. This study employed the use of a structured questionnaire as well as the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) self-report questionnaire. The results of the study showed that the prevalence of depression was 61.0% with majority (28.2%) of the respondents having moderate depression levels. Length of time of managing their ocular condition was statistically significant with p=0.021. The prevalence of anxiety among respondents was 73.75% with majority (34.5%) of the respondents having moderate anxiety levels. Length of time of managing their ocular condition was statistically significant with p=0.038. While the p (12.5%) of the respondents having mild stress levels. Age, Level of education and Length of time of managing their ocular condition were all statistically significant with p=0.058. 0,020 and 0.047 respectively. Refractive errors accounted for majority (65.8%) of the visual disorders found within this region and thus the most frequently experienced. This research serves as proof that emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental health needs of individuals with visual disorders and, subsequently, to inform thedevelopment of strategies for early detection, intervention and support.
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