Table 4.
Change in patient responses to questions on knowledge about glaucoma and attitudes about eye care
| Domain Questions | Pre (% correct/positive) | Post (% correct/positive) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge domain questions (N=467) | |||
| 1. A person can have glaucoma and not know it. | 85.2 | 95.9 | <0.001 |
| 2. Glaucoma can be controlled. | 70.2 | 79.4 | <0.001 |
| 3. Vision lost from glaucoma can be restored. | 28.1 | 67.0 | <0.001 |
| 4. A complete glaucoma exam consists only of measuring eye pressure | 40.0 | 61.2 | <0.001 |
| 5. People at risk for glaucoma should have a dilated eye exam. | 73.0 | 82.2 | <0.001 |
| Attitude domain questions (N=200) | |||
| 6. It is important to go to the eye doctor once every 2 years. | 68.0 | 81.5 | 0.001 |
| 7. There is no need to go to the eye doctor if you’re not having a problem with your eyes | 48.0 | 67.0 | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: Pre, baseline data; Post, follow-up data.