Correlation between mental status and prevalence of asthenopia in Chinese college students.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
; 2024 Jun 25.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this study was to identify the possible association between mental status and the risk of self-reported asthenopia among college students in China.METHODS:
Ten thousand students were randomly assessed in the study using a self-reported asthenopia questionnaire. Their demographic characteristics and mental status were recorded. Univariate analysis was performed to preliminarily select potential risk and protective factors. Then, multivariate logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios for the selected risk factors of interest.RESULTS:
Among the 8370 students who completed the survey, the prevalence of asthenopia was 61.0%. Multivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between asthenopia and depressive symptoms (OR 1.511 95% CI 1.350-1.691), obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OR 1.477, 95% CI 1.338-1.632), gender and study load. The place college students spent their off-hours (OR 0.841, 95% CI 0.784-0.902) was found to be the strongest factor for decreasing the occurrence of asthenopia complaints.CONCLUSION:
Asthenopia appears common in Chinese college students. In addition to depressive symptoms, we should pay attention to obsessive-compulsive symptoms when considering means of preventing asthenopia. Harmonious social relationships, outdoor off-hour activities and exercising more than three times per week are crucial to relieving visual fatigue. Further study is still needed in this area.
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Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2024
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País de afiliação:
China