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Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Intention to Use Prescription Glasses Regularly Among Secondary School Students in Ogijo Community, Ogun State, Nigeria

Authors: AMOSU Ademola , Oghosa W. Osayamwen

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Journal Of The Nigerian Optometric Association

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Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of refractive error among secondary school
students, as well as their intention to use prescription glasses regularly.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional school-based study with a qualitative component. A total of 359
secondary students aged 11-22years, were selected by multistage sampling method from seven schools in
Ogijo community, Ogun state, Nigeria. Of the 359 students, 353(98.3%) were examined. The examination
included Visual acuity measurement, ocular motility tests, retinoscopy & autorefraction under cycloplegia,
and anterior & posterior segment examination. The data collected were analysed using the statistical
package for social sciences (SPSS).
Results: The prevalence of refractive error was 11.6%, and of the 41 participants who had refractive error,
65.9% were females while 34.1% were males. Myopia was at 5.1%, while hyperopia and astigmatism
were 3.7% and 2.8% respectively. Participants had adequate information (`x =16.08 SD±2.29) regarding
refractive error and the use of prescription glasses, but revealed a lack of motivation towards prescription
glasses use (`x15.8 SD±4.2). Overall, participants expressed good intention to regular prescription glasses
use (`x =12.89 SD±3.8).
Conclusion: Refractive error among secondary students of Ogijo community, Ogun state, Nigeria is
relatively high. The students expressed good intention to use prescription glasses regularly if given, but on
certain conditions. A comprehensive school health program that incorporates school eye health promotion
should be practiced effectively to address the misconceptions regarding the use of prescription glasses
among the teachers, parents and students.

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AMOSU,A. Oghosa,W.O . (2020). Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Intention to Use Prescription Glasses Regularly Among Secondary School Students in Ogijo Community, Ogun State, Nigeria, 22 (), 4-4.

AMOSU,A. Oghosa,W.O . "Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Intention to Use Prescription Glasses Regularly Among Secondary School Students in Ogijo Community, Ogun State, Nigeria" 22, no (), (2020): 4-4.

AMOSU,A. and Oghosa,W.O and . (2020). Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Intention to Use Prescription Glasses Regularly Among Secondary School Students in Ogijo Community, Ogun State, Nigeria, 22 (), pp4-4.

AMOSUA, OghosaWO, . Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Intention to Use Prescription Glasses Regularly Among Secondary School Students in Ogijo Community, Ogun State, Nigeria. 2020, 22 ():4-4.

AMOSU,Ademola , and Oghosa,W. Osayamwen . "Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Intention to Use Prescription Glasses Regularly Among Secondary School Students in Ogijo Community, Ogun State, Nigeria", 22 . (2020) : 4-4.

A.Ademola & O.W. Osayamwen , "Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Intention to Use Prescription Glasses Regularly Among Secondary School Students in Ogijo Community, Ogun State, Nigeria" vol.22, no., pp. 4-4, 2020.

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