Situation of school myopia and some related factors in students in grades 4 - 5, primary school in tra on town, tra on district, vinh long province in 2022

Abstract

The study aims to describe the current situation and analyze some factors related to school myopia in students in grades 4 - 5 of primary school in Tra On town, Tra On district, Vinh Long province in 2022. Using a descriptive cross-sectional study with analysis, using a total sampling method with 507 grade 4 and 5 students, assessing myopia by eye examination by an ophthalmologist, evaluating related factors through a set of prepared questionnaires, analyzing data according to research objectives. The rate of students in grades 4 - 5 with myopia is 18,9%. Factors associated with myopia include: family history of nearsightedness; tutoring/studying at home continuously >1 hour; the posture of studying at home is not correct; watch TV frequently and watch TV continuously for >1 hour; frequent use of phone/tablet and continuous use >1 hour; frequent use of computers and continuous use >1 hour; do not regularly play sports/outdoor activities. Keywords: School myopia, Primary school student, related factors.