Adaptive coping mechanisms use and associated factors among adult glaucoma patients attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study

ObjectiveAdaptive coping mechanisms (ACMs) are effective ways to cope with stress and anxiety in patients with chronic illnesses, such as glaucoma. This study aimed to assess the proportion of ACM and associated factors among adult glaucoma patients enrolled at the tertiary eye care and training cen...

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Published in:BMJ open 2025-01, Vol.15 (1), p.e086581
Main Authors: Geremew, Bisrat Misganaw, Sisay, Mahtot Leykun, Alemayehu, Biruk Fanta, Melese, Woretaw Endalew, Mekonenne, Abebe Tilahun, Birhan, Getenet Shumet, Eticha, Biruk Lelisa
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Aged
Behavior
Blindness
Clinical Decision-Making
Coping
Cross-Sectional Studies
EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES
Ethiopia - epidemiology
Female
Glaucoma
Glaucoma - epidemiology
Glaucoma - psychology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Ophthalmology
Original Research
Patients
Pharmacists
Quality of life
Religion
Sample size
Stress
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tertiary Care Centers
Training
Variables
Visual impairment
Young Adult
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Summary:ObjectiveAdaptive coping mechanisms (ACMs) are effective ways to cope with stress and anxiety in patients with chronic illnesses, such as glaucoma. This study aimed to assess the proportion of ACM and associated factors among adult glaucoma patients enrolled at the tertiary eye care and training centre in Northwest Ethiopia.DesignAn institution-based cross-sectional study.SettingThis study was conducted at a tertiary eye care and training centre in Northwest Ethiopia from 15 May 2022 to 30 June 2022.ParticipantsThe study included a sample of 398 adult glaucoma patients selected using a systematic random sampling technique.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe participants were diagnosed with glaucoma by ophthalmologists. Optometrists conducted interviews, reviewed medical records and administered a pretested, structured questionnaire based on the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced inventory. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify associated factors, with significance considered at a p
ISSN:2044-6055
2044-6055
DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-086581