Refractive errors among medical students in Jordan: prevalence, types and possible risk factors

AIM: This study aims to determine the prevalence of refractive errors among medical students in Jordan. MATERIALS & METHODS: Cross-sectional model through an online questionnaire was conducted. The questionnaire was distributed randomly to 700 medical students. RESULTS: Females participated more...

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Autores principales: Alqudah, Asem A, Bauer, Alex J, Aleshawi, Abdelwahab
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Future Science Ltd 2023
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10061263/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37009052
http://dx.doi.org/10.2144/fsoa-2022-0075
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Sumario:AIM: This study aims to determine the prevalence of refractive errors among medical students in Jordan. MATERIALS & METHODS: Cross-sectional model through an online questionnaire was conducted. The questionnaire was distributed randomly to 700 medical students. RESULTS: Females participated more than males. It was revealed that 525 (75%) of the total students were found to have a refractive error. Myopia was the most common type. About 79.0% of students have a positive family history of refractive errors which was more significant in students with refractive errors. Spectacles were the most common used method of treatment. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of refractive errors was high among medical students in Jordan. A positive family history was associated with students having refractive errors.

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