Related Research

NEHEP represents an extension of the support that NEI provides to vision research, where results are disseminated to health professionals, patients, and the public. The following documents display quantitative and qualitative NEHEP-related research, studies, and reports.

Additional research is also available by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Prevention Communication Research Database (PCRD).

NEI conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. NEI-supported research has advanced our knowledge of how the visual system functions in health and disease. You can find more information by visiting NEI Research on the NEI Website.

2005 Survey of Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Related to Eye Health and Disease

To learn more about the KAP study, visit http://www.nei.nih.gov/kap.

• Executive Summary (PDF)
• Final Report (PDF)

Qualitative Research Reports by Topic

• Assessment
• Diabetic Eye Disease
• Eye Care
• Health Education and Health Communication
• Primary Care

Assessment

• National Eye Health Education Program: Final Older Adult Needs Assessment Focus Group Report, 2003 PDF*
• Assessment of Public Education Needs in Federally Funded Independent Living Programs for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2002 PDF*
• Assessment of State Health Departments’ Vision Related Programs, 2001 PDF*
• Assessment of Vision Related Programs and Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives, 2001 PDF*

Diabetic Eye Disease

• Diabetic Eye Disease Education and Resource Needs of Pharmacists Discussion Groups, 2005 PDF*
• American Indian and Alaska Native Diabetic Eye Disease Communication Plan 2004 PDF*

Eye Care

• The Eye Health Needs of Older Adults Literature Review, 2007 PDF*
• Identification of Variables that Influence Access to Eye Care, 2005 PDF*
• Identification of Variables that Influence the Receipt of Eye Care, 2005 PDF*
• National Eye Health Education Program: Hispanic Eye Health Campaign. Focus Group Report: Washington, DC, and Milwaukee, 2002 PDF*

Health Education and Health Communication

• Effective Education to Target Populations, 2006 PDF*
• Target Population Profiles/Communication Channels/Media Usage Profile, 2006 PDF*

Primary Care

• Primary Care Literature Review, 2007 PDF*

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