Increasing Eye Care Utilization in Black Americans At High Risk For Glaucoma Using A Community-Engaged and Faith-Based Intervention
University of Michigan
Summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate if intervention and education can change the behavior of someone's willingness to see an eye care provider to prevent blindness and glaucoma. The researchers are investigating if adding additional resources improves participant access to care.
Description
Outcome measures related to acceptability and feasibility are exploratory. They will not be registered or results reported.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Black or African American * Participated in the screening examination portion of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Current eye pain (\> 8 out of 10) * Sudden decrease in vision (within 1 week) * Double vision that doesn't stop when you blink and stops no matter what eye you cover (not blurred, but seeing 2 objects) * Pregnant women * Prisoners * Cognitive impairment- unable to give an ocular and social history * Moving outside of Michigan or driving distance to the church within 6 months
Interventions
- BehavioralComBaT Glaucoma
ComBaT Glaucoma is a personalized counseling and education program about the participant's diagnosis and the importance of glaucoma follow-up care in maintaining vision.
Locations (2)
- University of MichiganAnn Arbor, Michigan
- Historic King Solomon Baptist ChurchDetroit, Michigan