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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Adherence.

Pasha Anvari¹, Reza Mirshahi¹, Faezeh Hashemi Nezhad²

¹Eye Research Center, The Five Senses Health Institute, Rassoul Akram Hospital, Iran; University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology

|February 12, 2025

Summary

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Half of diabetic patients missed recommended retinopathy screenings. Non-adherence was linked to lower education, smoking, and lack of physician advice, with COVID-19 fear being a major barrier.

Keywords:

AAO = The American Academy of Ophthalmology ADA = the American Diabetes Association BCVA = best-corrected visual acuity COVID COVID = Coronavirus disease DM = diabetes mellitus DR = Diabetic retinopathy adherence anti-VEGF = anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy diabetic retinopathy screening guidelines

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Public Health

Background:

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss in diabetic patients.
Regular screening is crucial for early detection and management of DR.
Adherence to screening guidelines remains a challenge in many diabetic populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the adherence rate to diabetic retinopathy screening among diabetic patients.
To identify factors associated with non-compliance to regular DR screening.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 240 diabetic patients at four tertiary hospitals.
Data were collected using a validated questionnaire on socio-demographics, diabetes characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers.
Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with adherence.

Main Results:

Over 50% of diabetic patients were non-adherent to DR screening guidelines.
Smoking history, lower education levels, and lack of primary physician recommendation were significantly associated with non-adherence.
Fear of COVID-19, lack of information, and access to ophthalmologists were key barriers to screening.

Conclusions:

A significant proportion of diabetic patients exhibit non-adherence to recommended retinopathy screening.
Targeted patient education initiatives are essential, especially for individuals with lower education and smokers.
Addressing barriers like fear of infection and improving physician communication can enhance screening compliance.