Chinese parents' knowledge, attitude, and practice of myopia control: 2023 update.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our previous survey identified a lack of knowledge of myopia among Chinese parents. This research aims to update the characteristics of parents' knowledge, attitude, and practice in myopia control.

Methods

A self-administered questionnaire was disseminated to parents of myopic children in 16 hospitals from 11 provinces in China. Comprehensive information regarding the knowledge, attitude, and practice in myopia of parents with myopic children was collected, with the underlying correlations being analyzed.

Results

A total of 1266 valid questionnaires were collected. The concern over children's visual problems arose significantly earlier among myopic parents (P < 0.001). Axial length was recorded by 29.9% (378/1266) of the participants. Parents' primary goal

SUBMITTER: Zhan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863461 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature