Recruiting Populations at Higher Risk for Glaucoma and Other Eye Diseases Experiencing Eye Health Disparities.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We compared recruitment of participants at high risk for glaucoma and other eye diseases in three community-based studies designed to improve access to eye care in underserved populations in New York City, Alabama, and Michigan.

Methods

We used (1) participant data collected at enrollment (e.g. demographic, medical conditions, healthcare access, and method of hearing about study) and (2) interviews with study staff to assess effective recruitment strategies in enrolling people at high risk for eye disease. We analyzed participant data using descriptive statistics and interview data using content analysis to categorize responses to questions.

Results

In these community-based studies, all sites recruited greater proportions of populations with increased risk of

SUBMITTER: Sapru S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11922068 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature