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    Socioeconomic factors affecting attitude toward ocular Injuries among welders in Owerri, Nigeria
    (U. P., 2014) Azuamah, Y. C.; Osuji, C. D.; Esenwah, E. C.; Agu, G. C.; Nwala, O. R.; Bazuaye, K. N.
    This study was carried out in Owerri municipal, Southeastern Nigeria to determine the socioeconomic factors affecting the attitude of welders toward ocular injuries. One hundred male welders with a mean age of 32.17 ± 9.1 were interviewed with the use of questionnaires. Information obtained from the welders revealed that 48% had primary education, 48% had secondary education and 2% had tertiary education. The income of the welders per week showed 27% earning below ₦2000, 59% earned between ₦2000 and ₦5000, and 14% earned above ₦5000 weekly. Upon occurrence of an ocular injury, 34% of the welders visited the hospital, 50% embarked on self-medication while 16% opted for lay referral. While 22% used protective eye equipment when working, 78% did not. On the impact of ocular injury on their income, 79% said there was a significant financial impact while 21% said there was no impact on their income. Adequate education and enlightenment of welders and the general public toward proper prevention and management measures of ocular injuries at workplace was recommended.