PREVALENCE OF LOW VISUAL ACUITY IN CHILDREN OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.67144

Keywords:

Visual Acuity, Eye Health, School Health Services, Primary Health Care, Public Health Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: To verify the prevalence of low visual acuity in schoolchildren of the Federal District.
Method: A quantitative and cross-sectional study conducted with 166 children, and with
their respective guardians, enrolled in a public school of the Federal District. The Snellen
Optometric Chart was used and questionnaires were applied. The data were submitted to
descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
Results: 111 (66.87%) schoolchildren presented low visual acuity, and 126 (75.9%) have never
received any care related to eye health. Of the 13 schoolchildren who wore corrective lenses,
11 (84.6%) had a visual acuity below 0.8, even with their use.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of low visual acuity reveals weaknesses in the prevention of
the students’ visual problems and demands the planning of continuous and effective actions
to prevent blindness and to promote eye health in childhood.

Author Biographies

Lucas Agustinho Fernandes, Universidade de Brasília

Enfermeiro. Especialista em Atenção Básica.

Mariana André Honorato Franzoi, Universidade de Brasília

Enfermeira. Professora do Departamento de Enfermagem da Universidade de Brasília. Mestre em Enfermagem.

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Published

2020-06-23

How to Cite

Fernandes, L. A., & Franzoi, M. A. H. (2020). PREVALENCE OF LOW VISUAL ACUITY IN CHILDREN OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.67144

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Vol. 25 (2020)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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