A Comparative Analysis of Myopia Prevalence Among Madarsa Students vs. Non-Madarsa Students in Sukkur
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 364
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- refraction
研究概览
简要总结
Myopia (nearsightedness) has become a major global health concern, particularly among students, due to factors such as prolonged screen time, close-up work, and limited outdoor activities. In regions like Sukkur, Pakistan, the educational environments and lifestyles of students in Madarsas (religious schools) differ significantly from those in non-Madarsa (regular) schools, potentially influencing the prevalence of myopia. This comparative cross-sectional study aims to assess and compare the prevalence of myopia among Madarsa and non-Madarsa students in Sukkur.
详细描述
The study will be conducted at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital over six months, involving students aged 5-20 years. Informed consent will be obtained from parents or guardians, and a structured questionnaire will collect data on lifestyle factors such as time spent on near work, outdoor activities, family history of refractive errors, and the use of corrective eyewear. Visual acuity and refractive errors will be assessed using standard eye charts, cycloplegic refraction, and measurements of keratometry, biometry, and axial length. The data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, means, and standard deviations, with normality tests applied to continuous variables. Chi-square tests and Independent t-tests will be used for comparative analysis, while logistic regression will assess risk factors associated with myopia. The study will help determine the prevalence of myopia and its contributing factors in these student populations, informing potential interventions.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Retrospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 5 Years 至 20 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Students aged 5-20 years.[18]
- •Students of Sukkur enrolled in either Madarsa or schools.
- •Parents or guardians who understand and sign the informed consent form.
- •Students who are willing to undergo an eye examination and complete the research
排除标准
- •Students with known systemic diseases or eye conditions (e.g., cataracts, retinal diseases) that could influence the assessment of myopia.
- •Students who have had corrective eye surgery (e.g., LASIK) or those who have worn contact lenses or glasses for less than 3 months.
- •Students unable to participate due to language barriers or other communincation difficulties
- •Students with neurological conditions affecting vision
- •Students unable to cooperate with visual acuity testing due to cognitive impairments"
结局指标
主要结局
refraction
时间窗: 12 Months
In the eye, refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass through the cornea and lens, focusing them onto the retina for clear vision
auto-refractometer
时间窗: 12 Months
An auto-refractometer is a device used in eye exams to objectively measure a person's refractive error and determine the prescription needed for glasses or contact lenses, by analyzing how light reflects off the eye
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University