Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The aim of this research was to assess the incidence of myopia and associated behavioral risk factors among school-aged and preschool children in Ningxia. METHODS: Our survey conducted a comprehensive cross-sectional study utilizing questionnaires to investigate the risk factors for myopia in children aged 3-10, both in preschool and school-age, based on parental reports of their children's myopia status. The logistic regression model analysis was performed using myopia as dependent variables. RESULTS: In Ningxia, the prevalence of myopia among preschool and school-age children stood at 4.9%. Specifically, the rate for school-age children (6.3%) was notably higher than that for preschool children (3.7%), with the difference being statistically significant (P < 0.05). The results of the logistic regression analysis indicated that senior grade, parental myopia, academic stress, playing electronic products, reading e-books for a long time, eye fatigue and less outdoor activities were risk factors for myopia, while not staying up late and reasonable reading distance (33-35 cm) were protective factors for myopia. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of myopia among children aged 3-10 in Ningxia is 4.9%. Additionally, a child's likelihood of developing myopia is influenced by whether their parents have myopia. Reading e-books and long-term exposure to electronic products are associated with myopia; Eye fatigue and academic stress are also important factors affecting myopia.
Source: PLoS ONE
Authors: Xiaolian Xie, Juan Ma, Qi Chen, Xiuna Li, Leina Jia, Juan Cao
Institution: Ningxia Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,382
Award: G2808446248
OpenAlex ID: W4411202707