Nancy J. Ellish|Reneé Royak-Schaler|Susan Racine Passmore|Eve J. Higginbotham
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Dilated Eye Examinations among African-Americans
University of Maryland, Baltimore
purpose understand factors influence africanamericans attitude toward eye examinations methods ten focus groups conducted 86 africanamericans four focus groups conducted people 65 years age older received dilated fundus examination dfe past 2 years two groups held people 65 years age older recent dfe two groups held people 40 64 years age without recent dfes focus group interviews conducted using moderator guide address perceived benefits barriers getting eye examination motivators getting dfes knowledge eye examinations glaucoma diabetic retinopathy participants also completed questionnaire provided demographic information quantitative qualitative analyses conducted results cost lack sufficient insurance identified important barrier getting dfe also frequently mentioned symptoms busy frequently cited benefit getting dfe help prevent eye disease whereas frequently reported motivating factor experiencing vision problem regarding knowledge many people know risk factors glaucoma seemed better understanding reduce effects diabetes eyes conclusions study findings identified important links financial resources experiencing vision problem adoption preventive eye care urban africanamerican population