Uptake of Myopia Control Strategies and Its Demographic Profile amongst Teenagers and Eyecare Practitioners of Lurambi Constituency, Kenya DOI
Delilah Nangoi Sarai, Christine Wanjala

African Journal of Empirical Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(3), С. 1024 - 1035

Опубликована: Сен. 9, 2024

The growing prevalence of myopia has become a public health concern. As 2020, affected 2.6 billion individuals globally, and it is projected that by 2050, almost half the world's population will be myopia. Therefore, there need for sensitization populations on available strategies proper utilization these to reduce its progression. study employed an analytical cross-sectional research design. Eye clinics in Lurambi Constituency participants at clinic level were selected purposefully, whereas all teenagers eyecare practitioners (ECPs) enrolled census. A self-administered questionnaire, containing questions demographic profile ECPs, was used collect data. Once ethical clearance from MMUST IERC, NACOSTI, permission eye obtained, data collection process began. total 115 22 ECPs participated study. uptake control among 55.7%, while effective reported 86.36%, with single vision spectacles being most 70.3% teenagers. Among teenagers, higher males 51.6%, those attending 73.9%, aged 19 years 42.2%, upper secondary 51.7%. greatest male 73.7%, 18-30 less than 5 experience 40.9%, optometry technologists optometrists 36.8% each. Uptake equally distributed between private 50% relatively high. high both ECPs. MCS should conducted, covering larger Kenya.

Язык: Английский

Myopia in Children: Epidemiology, Genetics, and Emerging Therapies for Treatment and Prevention DOI Creative Commons
Pier Luigi Surico, Uday Pratap Singh Parmar, Rohan Bir Singh

и другие.

Children, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(12), С. 1446 - 1446

Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024

Refractive errors, particularly myopia, are among the most prevalent visual impairments globally, with rising incidence in children and adolescents. This review explores epidemiology risk factors associated development of refractive focusing on environmental lifestyle contributing to current surge myopia. We provide an overview key genetic molecular pathways driving pathogenesis myopia other emphasizing complex interplay between predisposition triggers. Understanding underlying mechanisms is crucial for identifying new strategies intervention. discuss approaches slow progression pediatric populations, including pharmacological treatment regimens (low-dose atropine), optical interventions, modifications. In addition established therapies, we highlight emerging innovations, agents advanced devices, insights into potential future treatments. Cutting-edge research gene therapy, inhibitors, neuroprotective may yield novel therapeutic targets that address root causes errors. comprehensive underscores importance early intervention highlights promising avenues research, aiming pediatricians guidance ultimately improve clinical outcomes managing preventing young adults.

Язык: Английский

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Effectiveness of Low-Level Red Light in Controlling Myopia Progression in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI Open Access

Yazeed Bader Alaql,

Saleh A Alkhalaf,

Bader A Almuqaythil

и другие.

Cureus, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 10, 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level red light (LLRL) therapy compared single-vision spectacles (SVS) in controlling myopia progression, focusing on spherical equivalent refraction (SER), axial length (AL), and subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT). A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Web Science, including only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving myopic patients aged 16 years or younger. Mean differences were calculated with 95% CIs, I² statistic used assess heterogeneity among studies. The meta-analysis included 11 RCTs. At three months, significant observed between LLRL SVS SER (estimate: 0.225; CI: 0.042, 0.408; p = 0.016) AL -0.137; -0.280, 0.007; 0.062). six noted 0.450; 0.351, 0.550; < 0.001), -0.179; -0.278, -0.079; SFCT 35.281; 23.230, 47.331; 0.001). By 12 remained for 0.806; 0.675, 0.937; 0.001) -0.294; -0.416, -0.172; These findings suggest that effectively reduces progression children, as indicated by improvements SER, slower growth, stabilization slight increases SFCT. However, further studies are necessary determine optimal dosage, long-term safety, overall efficacy therapy.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Myopia among University Students in Mogadishu, Somalia DOI Open Access

Dahir Adan Ali,

Said Abdirahman Adan,

Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Gafow

и другие.

Open Journal of Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(02), С. 296 - 320

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Association Between Myopia and Dental Caries of 385844 School-Aged Children and Adolescents in China: A large scale Cross-Sectional Study DOI
Weina Liu,

Bainan Yang,

Pascal Geldsetzer

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 9, 2025

Abstract Background: Prevalence of dental caries is increasing among children and adolescents, which can delay growth development. This study aimed to determine the association between severity myopia in a large-scale school-based population China. Methods: The data from School-Based Chinese Adolescents Health Survey (SCAHS) were collected for all adolescents aged 6 18 years students Zhejiang Province China 2020 2023. Multinomial logistic regression models used estimate myopia. Results: All with severe primary school (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.50-0.94), middle 0.86, 0.79-0.94), high 0.80, 0.67-0.95) less likely have compared those no after adjusting age, gender, family structure, academic pressure, regional classification, economic level, environmental support, frequency eating sweets, fried foods, alcohol consumption, smoking status, internet usage time, sleep duration, weight parental myopia, outdoor activity eye habits. Conclusion: Our found significant inverse relationship chinese students, strength varying across different educational stages. These results highlight potential integrated public health interventions targeting low levels but at risk

Язык: Английский

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Prediction of Myopia Among Undergraduate Students Using Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques DOI Creative Commons
Isteaq Kabir Sifat, Tajin Ahmed Jisa, Jean‐Sébastien Roy

и другие.

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 8(5)

Опубликована: Май 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Myopia is a prevalent refractive error, particularly among young adults, becoming growing global concern. This study aims to predict myopia undergraduate students using ensemble machine learning techniques identify key risk factors associated with its development. Methods A cross‐sectional was conducted in Dinajpur city, collecting 514 samples through self‐structured questionnaire covering demographic information, prevalence factors, knowledge attitudes, daily activities. Four feature selection Boruta‐based (BFS), Least Absolute Shrinkage Selection Operator regression, Forward Backward Random Forest (RF) identified 12 predictive features. Using these features, methods, including logistic regression artificial neural network, RF, Support Vector Machine, extreme gradient boosting, light boosting were employed for prediction. Model performance evaluated accuracy, precision, recall, F1‐score, area under the curve (AUC). Results The stacking model achieved highest performance, an accuracy of 95.42%, recall 93.42%, precision 98.85%, F1‐score 96.08%, AUC 0.979. SHapley Additive exPlanations analysis visual impairment, family history myopia, excessive screen time, insufficient outdoor Conclusion These findings demonstrate effectiveness predicting highlight potential early intervention strategies. By identifying high‐risk individuals, targeted awareness programs lifestyle modifications can help mitigate progression students.

Язык: Английский

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Expanding Horizons: AJO goes International DOI Creative Commons
Maria Vittoria Cicinelli

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 1(1), С. 100019 - 100019

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Uptake of Myopia Control Strategies and Its Demographic Profile amongst Teenagers and Eyecare Practitioners of Lurambi Constituency, Kenya DOI
Delilah Nangoi Sarai, Christine Wanjala

African Journal of Empirical Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(3), С. 1024 - 1035

Опубликована: Сен. 9, 2024

The growing prevalence of myopia has become a public health concern. As 2020, affected 2.6 billion individuals globally, and it is projected that by 2050, almost half the world's population will be myopia. Therefore, there need for sensitization populations on available strategies proper utilization these to reduce its progression. study employed an analytical cross-sectional research design. Eye clinics in Lurambi Constituency participants at clinic level were selected purposefully, whereas all teenagers eyecare practitioners (ECPs) enrolled census. A self-administered questionnaire, containing questions demographic profile ECPs, was used collect data. Once ethical clearance from MMUST IERC, NACOSTI, permission eye obtained, data collection process began. total 115 22 ECPs participated study. uptake control among 55.7%, while effective reported 86.36%, with single vision spectacles being most 70.3% teenagers. Among teenagers, higher males 51.6%, those attending 73.9%, aged 19 years 42.2%, upper secondary 51.7%. greatest male 73.7%, 18-30 less than 5 experience 40.9%, optometry technologists optometrists 36.8% each. Uptake equally distributed between private 50% relatively high. high both ECPs. MCS should conducted, covering larger Kenya.

Язык: Английский

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