Low Vision Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Dataset

Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo's dataset contains extracted data from a systematic review on low vision services in Sub-Saharan Africa. The review synthesized 11 studies from six countries, evaluating service availability, accessibility, utilization, and functional outcomes. The dataset was last updated on June 3, 2026, and is shared under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Analyze the geographic distribution of low vision services based on the included studies from six Sub-Saharan African countries.
• Compare the availability of optical aids versus non-optical devices and training programs as described in the review results.
• Identify barriers to service delivery based on reported factors like infrastructure, cost, and social stigma.
• Assess reported functional outcomes, such as improvements in distance visual acuity following intervention.

Strengths

• Data originates from a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines and using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklists.
• The review synthesizes findings from 11 distinct studies, providing a multi-source perspective.
• The dataset has a clear temporal reference point, with the systematic search conducted through June 2025.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 12.0 KB, indicating limited scope or highly summarized data.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for quantitative analysis.

Provenance

Source

Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo via figshare.

Collection Method

Data extracted from a systematic review of five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, African Journals Online, Google Scholar).

Time Range

Systematic search covered literature from database inception through June 2025.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-03 06:00:56; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Sub-Saharan Africa, with studies from six specific countries.