Risk Factors and Behaviours of Schoolchildren with Myopia in Taiwan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15512937 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Han-Chih Cheng (Tzu Chi University), Koyin Chang (0000-0001-8045-9521, Ming Chuan University, corresponding author), Elizabeth P Shen (0000-0002-6757-1647, Tzu Chi University), Elizabeth Shen (Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Tzu-chi Hospital, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan), Kai-Shin Luo (Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital), Yung‐Hsiang Ying (0000-0001-7484-9515, National Taiwan Normal University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1967-1967 |
| Publication date | 2020-03-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph17061967 |
| PMID | 32192125 |
| OpenAlex | W2979295748 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 31 |
Importance: Because of the high prevalence of myopia in Taiwan, understanding the risk factors for its development and progression is important to public health. Background: This study investigated the risk factors for myopia and their influence on the progression of myopia in schoolchildren in Taiwan. Design: Patients' clinical records were obtained retrospectively from ophthalmologists. Questionnaires were given to collect demographic information, family background, hours spent on daily activities, myopia progression, and treatment methods. Participants: From a regional medical hospital in northern Taiwan, 522 schoolchildren with myopia participated in the study. Written informed consent was obtained from participants of legal age or the parents or legal guardians of younger children. Methods: Multivariable regression analyses were performed. Myopia measured in cycloplegic spherical equivalent (SE) was analysed, controlling for patients' family and demographic information as well as their daily activity behaviours. Main Outcome Results: Children with high myopic parents were more myopic. Earlier onset age of myopia was associated with a higher level of myopia and greater annual myopic progression. Children reporting longer time usage of electronic devices had greater progression of myopia. Boys tended to be more myopic than girls. Lower levels of myopia were associated with more outdoor activities, and better vision care knowledge in children and parents. Conclusions and Relevance: In addition to genetics, education and environment can influence the development of myopia. Health policies for schoolchildren should promote protective activities and vision care knowledge at a young age, to protect the eyesight of schoolchildren
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |