Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men
Purpose: To explore the empowerment experiences of Zanzibari craftswomen (n = 19) who received presbyopia correction, as well as perspectives from their husbands (n = 5) and male community leaders (n = 4). Design: Qualitative phenomenological approach Methods: Nineteen craftswomen who received presb...
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| description | Purpose: To explore the empowerment experiences of Zanzibari craftswomen (n = 19) who received presbyopia correction, as well as perspectives from their husbands (n = 5) and male community leaders (n = 4). Design: Qualitative phenomenological approach Methods: Nineteen craftswomen who received presbyopia correction, five of their husbands and four community leaders were participated in the interviews. Craftswomen participants represented various crafts and locations across Zanzibar (Unguja n = 10, Pemba n = 9), with interviews conducted in Swahili. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, and analysis employed both inductive and deductive thematic techniques. Results: Craftswomen reported that wearing spectacles enhanced their ability to work, increased productivity, and improved confidence and independence. Psychological empowerment (PE) was evident in their decision-making and autonomy, as well as their capacity to support their families financially. Men observed the positive effects of spectacles on the women's self-reliance and community contributions. Participants noted that community attitudes toward wearing glasses were generally supportive, although some stigma persisted. Conclusion: Presbyopia correction through spectacles facilitated significant PE among Zanzibari women, enhancing their independence, confidence, and productivity. A supportive community environment further bolstered empowerment, underscoring the importance of accessible eye care in improving quality of life and well-being. Precis: We explored the empowerment experiences of 19 Zanzibari craftswomen following presbyopia correction, incorporating perspectives from their husbands and community leaders. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, semi-structured interviews revealed enhanced productivity, independence, confidence, and psychological empowerment among the women. Male participants observed increased self-reliance and community contributions. While community attitudes were supportive, some stigma persisted. This highlights the transformative impact of accessible eye care on women's quality of life and underscore its broader societal benefits. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a6a0180d52d143bfbfdaa58e7f07f59a2025-01-12T05:26:23ZengElsevierAJO International2950-25352025-04-0121100098Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and menChristine Graham0Omar Juma Othman1Adam Ali2Eden Mashayo3Ronnie Graham4Fatma Omar5Ving Fai Chan6Queen's University Belfast Centre for Public Health, Belfast, UKMinistry of Health. Zanzibar, Mkoa wa Unguja Mjini Magh, TanzaniaMinistry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar. TanzaniaVision Care Foundation, Dar-es-Salaam, TanzaniaIndependent researcher. Edinburgh, UKMinistry of Health. Zanzibar, Mkoa wa Unguja Mjini Magh, TanzaniaQueen's University Belfast Centre for Public Health, Belfast, UK; Corresponding author at: Centre of Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Block B, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, BT12 6BA, UK.Purpose: To explore the empowerment experiences of Zanzibari craftswomen (n = 19) who received presbyopia correction, as well as perspectives from their husbands (n = 5) and male community leaders (n = 4). Design: Qualitative phenomenological approach Methods: Nineteen craftswomen who received presbyopia correction, five of their husbands and four community leaders were participated in the interviews. Craftswomen participants represented various crafts and locations across Zanzibar (Unguja n = 10, Pemba n = 9), with interviews conducted in Swahili. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, and analysis employed both inductive and deductive thematic techniques. Results: Craftswomen reported that wearing spectacles enhanced their ability to work, increased productivity, and improved confidence and independence. Psychological empowerment (PE) was evident in their decision-making and autonomy, as well as their capacity to support their families financially. Men observed the positive effects of spectacles on the women's self-reliance and community contributions. Participants noted that community attitudes toward wearing glasses were generally supportive, although some stigma persisted. Conclusion: Presbyopia correction through spectacles facilitated significant PE among Zanzibari women, enhancing their independence, confidence, and productivity. A supportive community environment further bolstered empowerment, underscoring the importance of accessible eye care in improving quality of life and well-being. Precis: We explored the empowerment experiences of 19 Zanzibari craftswomen following presbyopia correction, incorporating perspectives from their husbands and community leaders. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, semi-structured interviews revealed enhanced productivity, independence, confidence, and psychological empowerment among the women. Male participants observed increased self-reliance and community contributions. While community attitudes were supportive, some stigma persisted. This highlights the transformative impact of accessible eye care on women's quality of life and underscore its broader societal benefits.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950253525000012PresbyopiaWomen empowermentZanzibarPhysiological empowerment |
| spellingShingle | Christine Graham Omar Juma Othman Adam Ali Eden Mashayo Ronnie Graham Fatma Omar Ving Fai Chan Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men AJO International Presbyopia Women empowerment Zanzibar Physiological empowerment |
| title | Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men |
| title_full | Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men |
| title_fullStr | Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men |
| title_short | Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men |
| title_sort | psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction a narrative from zanzibari women and men |
| topic | Presbyopia Women empowerment Zanzibar Physiological empowerment |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950253525000012 |
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