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Table 3 Primary care physicians’ perceived barriers to participation in glaucoma care (n = 82)

From: Primary care physicians’ role perception and self-reported performance in glaucoma care: a survey study

Factors

n (%)a

Mean (SD)

Lack of time

36 (45)

3.1 (1.6)

Lack of knowledge regarding:

 Glaucoma risk factors

 Diagnostic evaluation

 Treatment options and recommended follow-up

 Glaucoma medications’ adverse effects

27 (33)

25 (30)

40 (48)

43 (53)

3.0 (1.5)

2.7 (1.6)

3.6 (1.3)

3.6 (1.1)

  1. aAnswered 4 and above on a 1–6 numerical scale (1-not at all; 6-to a very large extent)
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BMC Research Notes

ISSN: 1756-0500

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