A cross-sectional analysis of refractive error prevalence and associated factors among elementary school children in Hawassa, Ethiopia
| Autor: | Elias Abera Gebru, Kindie Desta Alem |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Refractive error
Medicine (General) Prospective Clinical Research Report Adolescent Cross-sectional study Biochemistry 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine R5-920 Risk Factors Environmental health Surveys and Questionnaires Prevalence Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Child Refractive error cross-sectional study prevalence elementary school student Hawassa Ethiopia Schools business.industry Biochemistry (medical) Cell Biology General Medicine medicine.disease Refractive Errors Cross-Sectional Studies 030221 ophthalmology & optometry Ethiopia business |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of International Medical Research Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 49 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 1473-2300 |
| Popis: | Objective This study assessed the prevalence of refractive error (RE) and its associated factors among elementary school children in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Methods In this school-based cross-sectional study, a random selection technique with proportional allocation was used to ensure a representative sample of students. Survey questionnaires were used to collect sociodemographic, environmental, and family history data. Clinical examinations were performed to assess RE and ocular health. Associations between dependent and independent variables were computed using adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results Overall, 529 children participated in this study, with a response rate of 95.5% (529/554). Most participants were aged ≥12 years (337 [63.7%]), in grade levels 5 to 8 (307 [58%]), and attended public schools (366 [69.2%]). RE prevalence was 12.9% (95% CI: 10.0–16.1). Higher grade level (AOR=3.18, 95% CI: 1.68–5.97), positive family history of RE (AOR=3.69, 95% CI: 1.57–8.67), lack of paternal formal education (AOR=3.25, 95% CI: 1.20–8.77), and public school attendance (AOR=3.33, 95% CI: 1.52–7.27) were factors significantly associated with RE. Conclusions RE prevalence among elementary school children in Hawassa was higher than in previous reports. Grade level, family history, paternal education level, and school type significantly influenced RE status. |
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