Objective: Study of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding refractive errors and some related factors among students of Hue University in 2024.
Research method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 759 students from 4 universities affiliated with Hue University from December 2023 to May 2024. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors related to the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the study subjects.
Results: The proportions of students with achieving knowledge, achieving attitude, and achieving practice were 66.8%, 85.2%, and 68.9%, respectively. Factors related to knowledge about refractive errors were gender, university, and having refractive errors (p < 0.05). Factors related to attitude towards refractive errors include university and having refractive errors (p < 0.05). Factors related to practice regarding refractive errors include university (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: It is necessary to strengthen school health activities and conduct regular vision screenings to detect early abnormalities in eyesight, allowing for timely intervention.