Subjective dry eye symptoms and associated factors among the national general population in China during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented numerous challenges to public health, including the emergence of subjective dry eye symptoms among individuals. However, there is currently a dearth of comprehensive knowledge regarding the associated factors with subjective dry eye symptoms in the general population.

Methods

A nationwide survey in China was carried out from 20 June to 31 August 2022, involving 21 916 participants. Subjective dry eye symptoms were assessed using the Ocular Surface Disease Index-6. We employed random forest classification to select potential associated factors based on the socioecological model. We also conducted univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses to explore the factors associated with subjective

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10691301 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature