| dc.description.abstract | Background. Refractive disorder is a circumstance in which the eye fails to focus
the light coming from an object onto the retina resulting in blurred shadows. One
of the risk factors that cause or increase the progressivity of refractive disorder is
environmental factors. Environmental factors are avoidable factors and are related
to the social aspects of a child, such as a child's habitual patterns in carrying close
range activities (reading, using a computer, playing video games, and watching
television) and also outdoor activities. Objectives. To examine the correlation
between student activity patterns and the occurrence of refractive disorder.
Methods. This study used an analytical method with a cross-sectional design. The
data used are primary data obtained directly through visus examination with the
Snellen Chart and pinhole, and through filling out questionnaires by elementary
school students. Result. Based on the results of the chi-square test, it was found that
there was a significant relationship (p < 0.05) between the duration, distance, and
position of the body when reading books with the occurrence of refractive disorder.
There was also a significant relationship (p < 0.05) between duration, distance,
and body position when using gadgets with the occurrence of refractive
disorder. Conclusion. There is a significant relationship between the activity
patterns of the students when reading books and when using gadgets with the
occurrence of refractive disorder. | en_US |
