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Determinants for late presentation of glaucoma among adult glaucomatous patients in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Case-control study

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  • Biruktayit Kefyalew Belete
  • Natnael Lakachew Assefa
  • Abel Sinshaw Assem
  • Fisseha Admasu Ayele

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Introduction: Glaucoma is a disease which causes optic nerve damage and remains a major public health concern worldwide. Late presentation is a major risk factor for glaucoma induced blindness. The aim of this study was to assess determinants for late presentation of glaucoma among adult glaucomatous patients. Methods: A hospital-based case-control study was conducted among 452 adult glaucomatous patients. Late presenters were glaucoma patients diagnosed with cup to disc ratio (CDR) > 0.8 and mean deviation of greater than -14 decibel in either of the eyes at their first presentation. Study participants were selected among glaucomatous follow-up patients by using systematic random sampling. Data were entered into EPI Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 22 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to identify determinants. Variables with P-value 60 years of age, 4.51 times (AOR: 4.51; 95% CI: 1.74, 11.67), resided > 53 km away from the hospital 6.02 times (AOR: 6.02; 2.76, 13.14), Presenting IOP > 30 mmHg, 4.49 times (AOR: 4.49, 95% CI: 2.10, 9.12), poor knowledge of glaucoma, 4.46 times (AOR: 4.46, CI: 2.62, 7.58) and absence of regular eye checkup, 2.35 times (AOR: 2.35, 95% CI: 1.09, 5.47) higher odds of being late presenter. Conclusion: Increasing age, high IOP, poor knowledge of glaucoma, residing far away from the hospital and absence of regular eye checkups were significantly associated with late presentation.

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  • Biruktayit Kefyalew Belete & Natnael Lakachew Assefa & Abel Sinshaw Assem & Fisseha Admasu Ayele, 2022. "Determinants for late presentation of glaucoma among adult glaucomatous patients in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Case-control study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 17(4), pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0267582
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267582
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