Effects of behaviors and surrounding environment on myopia before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal analysis of children and adolescents in China.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate the relationship between related factors and visual acuity of Chinese school students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Subject and methods

Chinese students from primary and secondary schools were included from the Chinese National Surveys on Students' Constitution and Health CNSSCH (2019). A total of 1496 participants completed follow-ups in June and December 2020, respectively. Generalized estimating equations were used to test the differences in visual environment. Logistic regression models were utilized to examine the roles of behaviors and surrounding environment changes associated with myopia before and during the pandemic.

Results

The prevalence of myopia was 47.7%, 55.6%, and 57.2% in baseline and two follow-ups, respectively. Signif

SUBMITTER: Cui L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088736 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature