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ArticleClinical optometry2023

Patients' Satisfaction with Topical Anti-Glaucoma Medications and Associated Factors at Gondar University Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021.

Natnael Yeneneh Belie, Fisseha Admassu Ayele, Belayneh Mengist, Abiy Maru Alemayehu, Abel Sinshaw Assem, Sofonias Addis Fekadu, Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal

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Natnael Yeneneh BelieDepartment of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Fisseha Admassu AyeleDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Belayneh MengistDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-0363-8777
Abiy Maru AlemayehuDepartment of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-6032-8978
Abel Sinshaw AssemDepartment of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-7249-4092
Sofonias Addis FekaduDepartment of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-0707-4497
Betelhem Temesgen YibekalDepartment of Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-0622-4756

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Background: Glaucoma is one of the leading cause of global irreversible blindness if left untreated. Satisfaction is a multifaceted outcome based on sufficient information and encouragement from the practitioner and based on the medications' nature. Determining patients' satisfaction is essential to increase their courage in their long-time follow-up of medical care. Objective: To assess Patients' satisfaction with topical anti-glaucoma medications and associated factors among glaucoma patients at Gondar University Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 30 to August 27, 2021, among 395 glaucoma patients at Gondar University Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center. Data was entered into Epi info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 26 software for analysis. A Binary logistic regression model was used to determine factors associated with satisfaction with topical anti-glaucoma medications. Statistical significance was considered when p-value < 0.05. Results: A total of 395 study subjects participated in the study with a response rate of 93.38%. The overall satisfaction with topical anti-glaucoma medication was 62.5% with 95% CI: (57.5-67.8%). The absence of ocular side effects (AOR=5.39, 95% CI: 2.35-12.37) and the absence of ocular surface diseases (AOR=4.12, 95% CI: 1.69-10.09) were significantly associated with patient satisfaction. Conclusion: More than half of the study participants were satisfied with topical anti-glaucoma medications. The absence of ocular side effects and absence of Ocular surface diseases were significantly associated with patient satisfaction with anti-glaucoma medication.

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