Knowledge, attitudes and practice toward refractive errors management among left-behind children of migrant workers

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ID22069381
AuthorsShuang Liu (0000-0002-8749-3607, Capital Medical University, corresponding author), Guang Yang (0000-0002-6676-7808, Capital Medical University), Qingnan Li (Capital Medical University), Ruxia Pei (Capital Medical University), Shaohua Tang (0009-0004-4995-2587, Capital Medical University)
Year2025
Volume12
Pages1373209-1373209
Publication date2025-01-21
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1373209
PMID39906404
OpenAlexW4406682256
LanguageEN
References cited32

Background This study aimed to access knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) regarding refractive errors (RE) management among the left-behind children of migrant workers. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed by the Ophthalmology Department of Beijing Jishuitan Hospital between July and August, 2023. The KAP scores were assessed using a self-designed questionnaire. Results Analysis of 350 questionnaires showed mean KAP scores of 9.21 ± 3.00 (possible range 0–14), 33.23 ± 3.57 (possible range 9–45), and 50.19 ± 5.31 (possible range 14–70), respectively. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed positive correlation was found between knowledge and practice ( r = 0.286, p < 0.001), negative correlation between knowledge and attitude ( r = −0.150, p = 0.005), and positive correlation between attitude and practice ( r = 0.141, p = 0.008). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that children’s age (OR = 0.748, 95%CI: 0.632–0.885, p = 0.001), duration away from parents (OR = 0.345, 95%CI: 0.172–0.691, p = 0.003) and RE in parents (OR = 0.405, 95%CI: 0.218–0.753, p = 0.004) were independently associated with knowledge. Relationship to the child other than grandparent (OR = 0.252, 95%CI: 0.064–0.999, p = 0.050), as well as child’s gender (female, OR = 1.671, 95%CI: 1.006–2.777, p = 0.047) and duration of sleep per day (OR = 8.401, 95%CI: 1.473–47.923, p = 0.017) were independently associated with practice. In addition, structural equation modeling also showed positive impact of knowledge on practice ( β = 1.251, p < 0.001). Conclusion Left-behind children of migrant workers have mostly sufficient knowledge, positive attitude and proactive practice toward RE management, significantly influenced by child’s age, relationship with the child, and duration of living without parents

Logistic regression · Negative correlation · Positive correlation · Corneal surgery and disorders · Demography · Intraocular Surgery and Lenses · Medicine · Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies · Internal Medicine · Pediatrics

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