THE STATUS-QUO OF MYOPIA AMONG HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS AT THANH OAI B HIGH SCHOOL, THANH OAI DISTRICT, HANOI, 2023

Tóm tắt

Objective: To describe the status-quo of school myopia among pupils at Thanh Oai B High
School, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, in 2023.
Methods:
- Subjects: 425 students grades 10 to 12 at Thanh Oai B High School, Thanh Oai District,
Hanoi, during the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study.
Results: The proportion of myopia among students at Thanh Oai B High School during the
2022–2023 academic year accounted for 46.4%. The incidence was notably higher in female
students (53.4%) compared to male counterparts (34.4%). The distribution of myopia severity
included mild (66.5%), moderate (29.9%), and severe (3.6%) cases. Among students diagnosed with
myopia, 97.9% had undergone vision assessments and were provided with corrective lenses.
Conclusion: This study reveals a high incident rate of myopia (46.4%) among students at Thanh
Oai B High School, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and preventive measures.