Some Factors Related to Refractive Errors in Students Aged 8–10 in Four Primary Schools in Hai Phong City, 2024

Abstract

Objective: To describe factors related to refractive errors in students aged 8–10 in four primary schools in Hai Phong City, 2024. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. Results: The prevalence of refractive errors among students was 49.9%. Gender: Female students (OR: 1.3; 95% CI: 1.1–1.5, p < 0.05). Geography: Urban students (OR: 2.9; 95% CI: 2.5–3.4). Behavior: Students using computers (OR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.2–1.7), screen time >1 hour/session (OR: 3.1; 95% CI: 2.2–4.5); TV viewing >1 hour/session (OR: 2.3; 95% CI: 1.9–2.8); electronic gaming (OR: 1.2; 95% CI: 1.01–2.4), gaming duration >1 hour/session (OR: 1.5; 95% CI: 1.2–2.0); reading >1 hour/session (OR: 1.5; 95% CI: 1.1–1.9). Family history: Students with a family history of refractive errors (OR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.5–2.1). Parental knowledge: Parents with good knowledge about refractive errors (OR: 1.5; 95% CI: 1.2–1.9).