Deiana M Johnson1, Shayla Stratford2, Andrew P Shyu3, Harjeet Sembhi4, Jeanne Molineaux5, Courtney Reamer6, George L Spaeth7, Jonathan S Myers8, Lisa A Hark9, L Jay Katz10, Michael Waisbourd11. 1. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: DJohnson@willseye.org. 2. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: shayla.stratford@gmail.com. 3. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: apshyu@gmail.com. 4. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: HSembhi@willseye.org. 5. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: JMolineaux@willseye.org. 6. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: CReamer@willseye.org. 7. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: GSpaeth@willseye.org. 8. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: JMyers@willseye.org. 9. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: LHark@willseye.org. 10. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: ljkatz@willseye.org. 11. Glaucoma Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA. Electronic address: mwaisbourd@willseye.org.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of educational workshops, led by community health educators, on the level of knowledge, perceived risk of glaucoma, and rate of attendance in a subsequent glaucoma detection examination. METHODS: Participants attended an educational workshop about glaucoma and completed an 8-question pre- and post-test to assess knowledge. A paired samples t-test assessed mean differences in composite pre- and post-test scores, correct responses for each question, and perceived risk of glaucoma after the workshop. RESULTS: Seven hundred and seven (707) pre- and post-test surveys were completed. There was a significant increase in the level of knowledge about glaucoma as reflected in the pre- and post-test composite scores (M=3.86, SD=1.95 vs. M=4.97, SD=1.82, P<0.001). In the 5 largest community sites, 44% (n=221/480) of the participants who attended an educational workshop scheduled a glaucoma detection examination appointment and 76% (n=160/211) of these participants completed this eye examination in the community setting. CONCLUSIONS: Educational workshops increased knowledge and awareness about glaucoma and were helpful in recruiting patients for community-based glaucoma detection examinations. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: We recommend including educational workshops when conducting community-based outreach programs.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of educational workshops, led by community health educators, on the level of knowledge, perceived risk of glaucoma, and rate of attendance in a subsequent glaucoma detection examination. METHODS:Participants attended an educational workshop about glaucoma and completed an 8-question pre- and post-test to assess knowledge. A paired samples t-test assessed mean differences in composite pre- and post-test scores, correct responses for each question, and perceived risk of glaucoma after the workshop. RESULTS: Seven hundred and seven (707) pre- and post-test surveys were completed. There was a significant increase in the level of knowledge about glaucoma as reflected in the pre- and post-test composite scores (M=3.86, SD=1.95 vs. M=4.97, SD=1.82, P<0.001). In the 5 largest community sites, 44% (n=221/480) of the participants who attended an educational workshop scheduled a glaucoma detection examination appointment and 76% (n=160/211) of these participants completed this eye examination in the community setting. CONCLUSIONS: Educational workshops increased knowledge and awareness about glaucoma and were helpful in recruiting patients for community-based glaucoma detection examinations. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: We recommend including educational workshops when conducting community-based outreach programs.
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