Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia.
<h4>Purpose</h4>To assess the proportion of adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications and associated factors among glaucoma patients in Sidama regional state, Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 30 to July 15, 2022 a...
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| author | Mekete Wodajnew Melaku Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal Ketemaw Zewdu Demilew |
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| description | <h4>Purpose</h4>To assess the proportion of adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications and associated factors among glaucoma patients in Sidama regional state, Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 30 to July 15, 2022 at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized and Yirgalem General Hospitals in Sidama regional state, Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling method was used to select 410 study participants. An adapted eight-item self-reported questionnaire was used to assess adherence. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications. Variables with a p-value of <0.05 under multivariable analysis were taken as statistically significant factors for adherence. The strength of the association was measured by using an adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 410 participants were included giving a response rate of 98.3%. Those who were adherent to their medications were 221(53.9%) (95% CI: 48.8-58.5). Urban residence (AOR = 2.81: 95% CI = 1.34-5.87), higher educational level (AOR = 3.17: 95% CI = 1.24-8.09), monthly follow-up frequency (AOR = 3.30: 95% CI = 1.79-6.11) and normal vision (AOR = 6.58: 95% CI = 3.03-10.84) were significantly associated with adherence.<h4>Conclusion</h4>More than half of glaucoma patients attending at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized and Yirgalem general hospitals were adherent to their topical anti-glaucoma medications. Urban residence, educational level, follow-up frequency, and normal vision were associated with adherence. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fbaf61a36c074625a71aff62d560f48e2023-05-13T05:31:34ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032023-01-01184e028420010.1371/journal.pone.0284200Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia.Mekete Wodajnew MelakuBetelhem Temesgen YibekalKetemaw Zewdu Demilew<h4>Purpose</h4>To assess the proportion of adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications and associated factors among glaucoma patients in Sidama regional state, Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 30 to July 15, 2022 at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized and Yirgalem General Hospitals in Sidama regional state, Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling method was used to select 410 study participants. An adapted eight-item self-reported questionnaire was used to assess adherence. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications. Variables with a p-value of <0.05 under multivariable analysis were taken as statistically significant factors for adherence. The strength of the association was measured by using an adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 410 participants were included giving a response rate of 98.3%. Those who were adherent to their medications were 221(53.9%) (95% CI: 48.8-58.5). Urban residence (AOR = 2.81: 95% CI = 1.34-5.87), higher educational level (AOR = 3.17: 95% CI = 1.24-8.09), monthly follow-up frequency (AOR = 3.30: 95% CI = 1.79-6.11) and normal vision (AOR = 6.58: 95% CI = 3.03-10.84) were significantly associated with adherence.<h4>Conclusion</h4>More than half of glaucoma patients attending at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized and Yirgalem general hospitals were adherent to their topical anti-glaucoma medications. Urban residence, educational level, follow-up frequency, and normal vision were associated with adherence.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284200 |
| spellingShingle | Mekete Wodajnew Melaku Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal Ketemaw Zewdu Demilew Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia. PLoS ONE |
| title | Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia. |
| title_full | Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia. |
| title_fullStr | Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia. |
| title_short | Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications in Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia. |
| title_sort | adherence to topical anti glaucoma medications in sidama regional state southern ethiopia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284200 |
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