Knowledge, attitude and practice towards myopia among parents of primary school students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myopia is a common visual condition that requires proper management and prevention strategies, especially among children.

Objective

To investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards myopia among parents of primary school-age children.

Design

Cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire.

Participants/setting

A total of 552 parents of primary school-age children participated in the study, which was conducted at a primary school in Wuxi City, China, between October and November 2022.

Intervention

No intervention was applied; the study was observational, collecting data through questionnaires.

Main outcome measures

KAP scores regarding myopia among parents.

Statistical analyses performed

Univariable a

SUBMITTER: Tian Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature