Prevalence of conjunctivitis symptoms and associated factors among residents in Beijing, China
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-7368.2014.12.022
- VernacularTitle:北京市结膜炎症状发生现状及相关知识行为的调查
- Author:
Yang ZHENG
;
Shuangsheng WU
;
Chunna MA
;
Peng YANG
;
Quanyi WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Conjunctivitis;
Influence factor
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2014;13(12):1019-1022
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
A multi-stage stratified sampling method and a self-designed questionnaire were used to evaluate the prevalence of conjunctivitis symptoms and associated factors among the Beijing residents.In total,12 890 residents aged over 18 years were recruited from 6 districts.The reported prevalence of conjunctivitis symptom at the last years was 1.60％.Self-reported health condition and personal health behaviors were risk factors associated with conjunctivitis among adult Beijing residents.No significant difference existed between different districts,age groups,educational levels,gender and races.Conjunctivitis symptom among Beijing residents was related with health condition and health behaviors.More measures should be taken to cultivate the health model of behaviors.
