A Personal Approach in Educating the Use of Eye Protection to Prevent Pterygium among Fishermen in the Coastal Village of Waihaong, Ambon City
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https://doi.org/10.59966/0wrbf190Keywords:
Pterygium, fishermen, personal approach, eye protectionAbstract
Pterygium is an eye disease commonly found in coastal fishermen due to excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. Waihaong Village, Ambon City, is one of the coastal areas with many fishermen who are vulnerable to this risk. This community service activity aimed to raise awareness among the fishermen in Waihaong Village regarding the importance of using eye protection to prevent the occurrence of pterygium. The educational activity was held on June 8, 2024, in Waihaong Village, Ambon City. The method was participatory, conducting direct educational sessions for the fishermen through door-to-door counselling and group meetings. The results of the community service performed in Waihaong Village, Ambon City, show that a personal approach to education is highly effective in increasing the fishermen's knowledge and awareness of the importance of eye protection against UV radiation exposure that could lead to pterygium. This direct and personal approach encouraged the fishermen to become more proactive in applying eye protection, such as wearing sunglasses, during their daily activities at sea.
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