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Adherence and factors influencing adherence to glaucoma medications among adult glaucoma patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Kibruyisfaw Weldeab Abore
Natnael Fekadu Tekle
Mahlet Tesfaye Abebe
Estifanos Bekele Fole
Robel Bayou Tilahun
Fraol Daba Chinkey
Michael Teklehaimanot Abera

20241 citationOpen accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

The magnitude of glaucoma medication adherence is lower than expected. Place of residence, visual acuity, and payment means had statistically significant associations with glaucoma medication adherence. Tailored health education on medication adherence and subsidization of glaucoma medication is recommended.

Research topics

Glaucoma and retinal disorders
Retinal Diseases and Treatments
Retinal Imaging and Analysis

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293047

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