Establishing a screening programme for diabetic retinopathy in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania using intervention mapping.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Kilimanjaro Diabetic Programme used the Intervention Mapping framework to develop a theory- and evidence-based diabetic retinopathy screening programme. A Working Committee of health care workers and stakeholders ensured community engagement and empowerment of the target audience.

Objectives

To deliver a culturally appropriate, sustainable, community supported health intervention, promoting eye health behaviour change, to prevent avoidable blindness.

Methods

The six steps of the Intervention Mapping protocol incorporated eight components: (1) a needs assessment of people with diabetes and health care workers (2) a clinical trial of diabetic retinopathy screening modes, (3) comic strips as a motivational strategy for diabetic retinopathy screening uptake

SUBMITTER: Hall CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9159027 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature