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Quality of Life of Patients with Glaucoma in Tertiary Hospitals in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors
*Timothy Olatunji OLADOSU (RN, MSc)1,
Aderonke Bosede AWOSEEMO (RN, PhD)2 ,
Charlene Similoluwa ABIODUN (MD)3 ,
Joel Olayiwola FARONBI (RN, PhD)4
Corresponding Author:
Timothy Olatunji OLADOSU
Nursing Faculty/ Professor,
All Saints University School of Medicine, Commonwealth of Dominica
+234 815-077-5472; timothy.oladosu@allsaintsuniversity.org
ONLINE ISSN: 2645-2936
PRINT ISSN: 0795 – 6541
Editor-in-chief
Prof. (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere
University of Nigeria
Editorial Secretary
Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi
Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Assistant Editorial Secretary
Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Institutional Affiliation(s)
1Nursing Program, All Saints University School of Medicine, Commonwealth of Dominica
2Department of Nursing Science, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria
3Department of Clinical Skills, All Saints University School of Medicine, Commonwealth of Dominica
4Department of Health and Care Profession, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Citation
Oladosu, T.O., Awoseemo, A.B., Abiodun, C.S., & Faronbi, J.O. (2025). Quality of life of patients with glaucoma in tertiary hospitals in Osun State, Nigeria.The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 33-46. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/33-46
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Abstract
Background: Glaucoma remains one of the foremost causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, exerting profound psychosocial and functional burdens on those affected, particularly in resource-constrained settings like Nigeria. While clinical management often focuses on biomedical indicators, the quality of life (QoL) of glaucoma patients remains underexplored in routine care. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life of glaucoma patients receiving care at tertiary hospitals in Osun State, Nigeria, utilizing the Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15) questionnaire as an assessment tool.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 212 glaucoma patients attending Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, and UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo. Participants were selected through quota and purposive sampling. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires adapted from the GQL-15. Analysis involved descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression.
Results: Most respondents (87.3%) reported good QoL, while 12.7% had poor QoL. Significant predictors of good QoL included being married (OR = 9.63, 95% CI: 1.38–67.05, p = .03), higher educational attainment (OR for tertiary education = 31.09, 95% CI: 7.32–131.98, p = .01), and Christian religious affiliation (OR = 4.43, 95% CI: 1.20–16.42, p = .02). Conversely, low monthly income and occupations requiring high visual demands (e.g., trading) were associated with poorer QoL.
Conclusion: Although glaucoma is a chronic condition, many patients in tertiary care maintain a good quality of life, influenced by factors like marital status, education, and income. Enhancing glaucoma care in Nigeria requires patient-centered strategies, including psychosocial support and targeted interventions for at-risk groups.
Recommendation: Glaucoma care should prioritize patient-centered approaches, including psychosocial support, health education, early detection, and targeted interventions for vulnerable groups to enhance quality of life and promote equitable access to services.