Evaluating the indirect productivity losses of cataract vision impairment for improved quality of life
This study examines the indirect productivity losses linked to cataract-related vision impairment in Borno State. Employing a survey-based research design, data were collected through structured electronic questionnaires, administered to respondents selected via a stratified sampling technique across the state’s senatorial zones. The results indicate a strong association between the duration of vision impairment and the increasing economic losses, demonstrating that prolonged living with cataracts substantially increases productivity losses for both patients and their caregivers. Furthermore, the analysis reveals notable occupational disparities, with professionals experiencing the highest average losses. These findings highlight the critical need for early diagnosis, timely treatment, and robust policy interventions to mitigate the indirect socio-economic consequences of cataract-induced vision impairment in Borno State.
Keywords: productivity loss, cataract, vision impairment, sustainability
