Factors Associated with Refractive Errors among School Children in Rural Field Practice Area of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bangalore
Journal Title: National Journal of Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 11
Abstract
Background: 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide. An estimated 19 million children are visually impaired, and 12million are visually impaired due to Refrac-tive Errors. Children in school going age group fall in preventable age group for correction of Refractive Errors. The study was conducted to determine the factors associated with refractive errors among schoolchildren in rural field prac-tice area of Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore. Methodology: A cross sectional study conducted among school children in age group of 7-15yrs.School children of age 7-15 yrs were examined for defective vi-sion using Snellen’s chart. General information of the children was col-lected using a pre-designed and semi- structured questionnaire Children with abnormal vision were referred to hospital. Results: 1140 study participants were examined where the mean age was 11.28years.The prevalence of Refractive Errors was 10.5%.The prevalence of Refractive Errors was significantly associated with age (p<0.05). The association between family history and Refractive Errors was statistically significant with p <0.001. Conclusion: The Prevalence of Re-fractive Errors, especially myopia, was higher in older children. Caus-es of higher prevalence and barriers to Refractive Error correction ser-vices and compliance should be identified and addressed. Eye screening of school children is rec-ommended.
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Usha S, Vidusha S S Karavadi, Damayanthi M N
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