Maio Verde Campaign: evaluation of population awareness of glaucoma

ABSTRACT

Objective

To evaluate the population awareness of glaucoma.

Methods

A cross-sectional, descriptive, non-controlled study, using a questionnaire to collect data. The questions addressed sociodemographic profile and glaucoma, and were asked to individuals, before and after the presentation of an educational video on glaucoma. It was conducted in the city of Fortaleza (CE) and the respondents spontaneously decided to participate in a glaucoma prevention campaign.

Results

A total of 153 questionnaires were collected; in that, 130 were considered eligible, including 65 answered before and 65 after the presentation of the educational video. Before and after the educational video, 80% and 7%, respectively, believed glaucoma was not more common in African Americans. The questions addressed were similar to others already consolidated in the literature, aiming to assess level of knowledge of participants.

Conclusion

An increase in number of correct answers was observed after presentation of the educational material.

Glaucoma; Health education; Primary prevention; Blindness