Predictors of adherence to glaucoma treatment in a multisite study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor adherence hinders glaucoma treatment. Studies have identified demographic and clinical predictors of adherence but fewer psychological variables.

Purpose

We examined predictors from four health behavior theories and past research.

Methods

In the baseline phase of a three-site adherence study, before any intervention, 201 participants used electronic Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS) bottles to monitor eyedrop use for 2 months, and completed questionnaires including self-reported adherence.

Results

MEMS showed 79% adherence and self-report 94% (0.5-1.5 missed weekly doses), but they correlated only r(s) = 0.31. Self-efficacy, motivation, dose frequency, and nonminority race/ethnicity predicted 35% of variance in MEMS. Cues to action, self

SUBMITTER: Cook PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4336606 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature