Table 5.
Factors associated with patient dissatisfaction with explanation of glaucoma complications
| Variables | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.03 | (1.01–1.06) | 0.01 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0.98 | (0.60–1.59) | 0.93 |
| Race | |||
| Chinese | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Malay | 0.88 | (0.37–2.11) | 0.95 |
| Indian/others | 1.40 | (0.60–3.28) | 0.44 |
| Education | |||
| None | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 0.65 | (0.31–1.35) | 0.24 |
| Secondary | 1.03 | (0.53–2.00) | 0.93 |
| Pre-university | 1.44 | (0.56–3.71) | 0.45 |
| University and higher | 1.07 | (0.33–3.50) | 0.92 |
| Service type | |||
| Subsidized | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Private | 0.33 | (0.17–0.64) | 0.001 |
| End-point VA | 1.46 | (0.91–2.34) | 0.25 |
| Other ocular comorbidities | 1.30 | (0.79–2.13) | 0.47 |
| End-point IOP | 0.97 | (0.89–1.05) | 0.47 |
Notes: All regression coefficients are derived from a single logistic regression model with patient dissatisfaction as the dependent variable, adjusted for age, gender, ethnicity, highest education level, anxiety and depression severity, illness coherence, end-point VA, other ocular comorbidities, and end-point IOP.
Abbreviations: IOP, intraocular pressure; OR, odds ratio; VA, visual acuity.