ArticleInternational ophthalmology2020
Glaucoma care and follow-up in sub-Saharan Africa: Is there a need for modification of counselling practices to improve awareness, knowledge and treatment acceptance profiles? A prospective cross-sectional study.
Article in International ophthalmology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07690397 (GLAUCO-TECH Study), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.
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GLAUCO-TECH Study: Safety & Efficacy of Preservative-free vs. Preserved Dorzolamide-Timolol-Brimonidine. Impact on the Ocular Surface, Glaucoma Progression, Tear Proteomics, and AI/Chatbot-led Patient Follow-up.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Factors limiting glaucoma care among glaucoma patients in Nigeria: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
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- Determinants of participation in glaucoma genomic research in South East Nigeria: A cross-sectional analytical study.PloS one · 2023Article
- Knowledge and awareness of glaucoma in Mexican patients with and without glaucoma diagnosis in an Ophthalmology Referral Center.International journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundBlindness from glaucoma is prevalent in parts of Africa. Lack of awareness, late diagnosis, poor acceptance and compliance to treatment as well as unorthodox care practices are among many contributing factors. Strategies that improve glaucoma awareness and treatment acceptance are required to resolve this trend. PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of counselling on glaucoma awareness, willingness to accept glaucoma surgery and eye care practices among primary open-angle glaucoma patients on medical treatment.
methodsA prospective cross-sectional interviewer-administered questionnaire-based study evaluating the demographics, glaucoma awareness, acceptance of operative care and use of traditional eye medications among patients with primary open-angle glaucoma on medical treatment followed up over a 12-month period.
resultsA total of 120 eligible participants were recruited. Glaucoma awareness and basic knowledge were 93.3 and 12%, respectively. Educational attainment and positive family history were associated with glaucoma awareness (p = 0.027 and p = 0.042, respectively). Seventy-five (62.5%) participants accepted glaucoma surgery as a treatment option. However, the duration of medical treatment was inversely related to the acceptance of glaucoma surgery (odds ratio = - 0.390, p = 0.009). Twelve (10.5%) participants use traditional eye medication for their current eye problem.
conclusionGlaucoma counselling should be performed with a content template that delivers all relevant information to patients and caregivers. This will bridge gaps in knowledge and improve the early presentation, acceptance of glaucoma surgery and eye care practices.
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