Risk factors for late presentation among glaucoma patients attending three referral hospitals in South-East Nigeria: case–control study

Late presentation in glaucoma has been associated with rapid deterioration of visual fields and blindness even with good and effective treatment options. Glaucoma prevalence and risk of blindness is higher among the Igbo tribe, who dominate the Eastern part of Nigeria, hence the focus of this study...

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Published in:Cogent public health 2022-12, Vol.9 (1)
Main Authors: Onyia, Onyinye, Achigbu, Eberechukwu, Ejiakor, Ifeoma, Uche, Nkechi, Chinemerem, Ubochi, Ogbonnaya, Chimdia, Chuka-Okosa, Chimdi M, Bunce, Catey, Bascaran, Covadonga
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blindness
Comparative studies
Correlation analysis
Glaucoma
Health promotion
Hospitals
Igbo
late presentation
Risk factors
Statistical analysis
Urban areas
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Summary:Late presentation in glaucoma has been associated with rapid deterioration of visual fields and blindness even with good and effective treatment options. Glaucoma prevalence and risk of blindness is higher among the Igbo tribe, who dominate the Eastern part of Nigeria, hence the focus of this study in this area to determine modifiable risks for late presentation in glaucoma. This was an observational, hospital-based, comparative study at three tertiary hospitals. All eligible, consenting participants were examined and researcher-recorded questionnaire administered. Data was entered, validated and imported into Stata version 15.0; appropriate descriptive measures of central tendencies were presented with tables and maps. Univariate, multiple logistic regression and pairwise correlation analysis identified statistically significant risks at p-value of
ISSN:2770-7571
2770-7571
DOI:10.1080/27707571.2022.2125533