Shahira Mahmoud, Ahmed El-Massry, Mohamed Bahgat Goweida, Islam Ahmed
Pediatric Keratoconus in A Tertiary Eye Center in Alexandria: A Cross-sectional Study
Ophthalmic epidemiology
western regional alliance pediatric emergency medicine wrapem multistate administration strategic preparedness response aspr funded pediatric disaster center excellence wrapem set determine impact health disparities 11 core areas conducted 11 focus groups april 2021 discussions led experienced facilitator participants could also include thoughts padlet throughout discussion data analyzed determine overarching themes responses focused health literacy health disparities resource opportunities addressing obstacles resilience building health literacy data highlighted need development readiness preparedness plans community engagement cultural language appropriate means increasing diversity training obstacles faced included funding inequitable distribution research resources supplies lack prioritization pediatric needs fear retribution system multiple already existing resources programs referenced highlighting importance best practice sharing networking stronger commitment mental healthcare delivery empowerment individuals communities use telemedicine ongoing cultural diverse education recurring themes results focus groups used prioritize efforts address improve health disparities pediatric disaster preparedness