Prevalence and related factors of screening myopia among students in special education schools in Tianjin
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2025051
- VernacularTitle:天津市特殊教育学校学生筛查性近视现状及相关因素
- Author:
XI Wei, HAN Hui, XIONG Wenjuan, HAN Yu, WANG Hui, ZHANG Xin
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Author Information
1. School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin (300070) , China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Myopia;
Regression analysis;
Students;
Disabled persons
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2025;46(3):443-446
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To understand the current situation and related factors of screening myopia among students in special education schools, so as to provide evidence for promoting the health level of this population.
Methods:From November 2021 to December 2023, a total of 281 students from 6 special education schools in 5 districts of Tianjin were selected by cluster random sampling method for computer optometry visual acuity examination for non ciliary paralysis and questionnaire survey. Multiple Logistic regression was performed to analyze the influencing factors of screening myopia among special education students.
Results:The screening myopia detection rate among these special education students in Tianjin was 27.0%, and the screening myopia detection rates of students with autism, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities were 22.4%, 12.5%, and 33.0%, respectively. The degree of myopia increased with age ( χ 2 trend =22.65, P <0.01). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age(10-13 years old: OR =5.40, 14-17 years old: OR =8.40, 18-23 years old: OR =6.02), accommodation(non resident: OR =0.29), daily mobile phone usage ≥2 hours ( OR =2.37), and daily computer/tablet usage ≥2 hours ( OR =2.70) were the risk factors for screening myopia among special education students ( P <0.05).
Conclusions:The detection rate and degree of screening myopia increase with age in special education students. Prolonged screen time exposure is a primary risk factor for screening myopia in special education students. Effective myopia prevention and control strategies should be designed according to the characteristics of special education students.
