Characteristics of Junior High School Students with Refractive Errors: Descriptive Data on Nutritional Knowledge and Gadget Usage

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10.2991/978-94-6463-427-3_20How to use a DOI?

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Sefractive errors; gadget usage; nutritional knowledge; student; eye health

Abstract

Visual impairment, predominantly due to refractive errors like myopia, is a pressing global health concern with notable prevalence in Indonesia. Such errors are frequently linked to excessive gadget usage among students. This study sought to examine the presence of refractive errors in junior high school students and evaluate their understanding of nutrition and patterns of gadget use. Using a quantitative descriptive method, the research was conducted in a Junior High School in Kendari city, involving 101 students across grades 7 to 9. Data collection entailed eye refractive tests and questionnaires on nutritional knowledge and gadget usage patterns. Results indicated that 52.4% of participants had refractive errors. A significant portion of respondents used gadgets from a distance of less than 30 cm, and 84.5% engaged in excessive gadget use, defined as more than one continuous hour. In terms of nutrition, 51.5% were aware of the importance of a varied diet, emphasizing fruits and vegetables laden with eye-supporting vitamins and minerals. Approximately 65% believed in the necessity of a diverse daily diet. These insights highlight the urgent need to enhance awareness of the detriments of excessive gadget use and the role of nutrition in eye health. The findings form a foundational basis for future preventative strategies and behavioral interventions. Emphasizing regular eye examinations, responsible gadget use, and a balanced diet is imperative for safeguarding the ocular health of schoolchildren.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Syefira Salsabila
AU  - Agnes Mersatika Hartoyo
AU  - Rastika Dwiyanti Liaran
AU  - La Ode Liaumin
AU  - Akil Munawar
AU  - Anugerah Febryan Alghi
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/05/22
TI  - Characteristics of Junior High School Students with Refractive Errors: Descriptive Data on Nutritional Knowledge and Gadget Usage
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st Halu Oleo International Conference on Public Health (HOICPH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 170
EP  - 177
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-427-3_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-427-3_20
ID  - Salsabila2024
ER  -