The survey on the compliance of glaucoma with topical medication application for patients in the community ofZhangMiao Baoshan Shanghai

Abstract

Objective To survey the compliance of the glaucoma with topical ocular hypotensive medications application, to investigate the relevant factors, and to search for a useful way of preventing glaucoma for worsening and developing the health education for patients in the community of Zhangmiao, Baoshan,Shanghai. Methods A total of 190 patients were enrolled in the community of Zhangmiao Baoshan Shanghai with a diagnosis of glaueoma who used 1 or more topical ocular hypotensive medications for at least 6 months.Special questionnaire was designed for the purpose of this survey. Results The overall rate of non-compli-ance was 54.7%. The compliance was associated with age, medication application time and the extent of visual defect （OR=3.65, 0.31, 0.36, P 〈0.05）. Conclusions The compliance of glaucoma with the topical medication application is poor. The survey strongly suggests that the relevant health education and interventions should be given to the glaucoma patients in this local community on regular basis. Key words: Community; Glaucoma; Compliance; Relevant factors