Table 2 Cadre and distribution of eye care workers by LGA
From: An assessment of the eye care workforce in Enugu State, south-eastern Nigeria
Cadre of personnel | Enugu North n (%) | Enugu South n (%) | Enugu East n (%) | Total (Enugu Urban) n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ophthalmologist | Â | Â | Â | Â |
• Fellow | 13 (77) | 4 (24) | 0 (0.0) | 17 (100) |
• Diplomate | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (100) |
Optometrist | 9 (50) | 8 (44.4) | 0 (0.0) | 17 (100) |
Ophthalmic nurse | 23 (100) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 23 (100) |
Medical officer | 6 (50) | 4 (33.3) | 2(16.7) | 12 (100) |
Staff nurse/midwife | 26 (50) | 13 (25) | 13 (25) | 52 (100) |
Community health officer | 7 (37) | 6 (32) | 6 (32) | 19 (100) |
Community health extension worker | 36 (34) | 30 (28) | 40 (38) | 106 (100) |
Primary eye care trainer | 5 (100) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (100) |
Total (%) | 125 (51) | 65 (26) | 61 (25) | 251 (100) |