Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2026 Jun 18;58(3):520-527.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the distribution characteristics of myopia among primary and secondary school students in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in 2020, and to comprehensively analyze its influencing factors at both school and individual levels, thereby providing scientific evidence for developing targeted myopia prevention and control strategies.
METHODS: A multistage stratified random cluster sampling method was employed to conduct vision examinations and questionnaire surveys among students from fourth grade to senior high school in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, collecting information on students’ visual habits, school and family environmental factors. A multilevel regression model was used to analyze the factors influencing myopia detection rates at both school and individual levels.
RESULTS: A total of 130 601 students were included, with a myopia prevalence rate of 68.42%. The prevalence was higher among females (72.75%) than males (64.13%), in urban areas (73.63%) than in suburban counties (66.38%), and overall rates increased with educational level (trend test χ2=4 545.53, P < 0.001). Multilevel analysis revealed that at the individual level, female gender (OR=1.553), higher grade level (junior high OR=2.049, senior high OR=3.061), homework duration ≥1 h after school (≥1 h OR=1.050, ≥2 h OR=1.079), poor close-up vision habits (OR=1.059), prolonged close-up vision activities (0.5 h OR=1.070, ≥1 h OR=1.061), infrequent desk/chair height adjustments based on height (OR=1.006), and parental myopia (one parent OR=1.822, both parents OR=2.412) were risk factors for myopia; while ethnic minority status (Mongolian OR=0.956, other ethnicities OR=0.929), daily outdoor activity exceeding 2 hours (OR=0.986), performing eye exercises (1 session OR=0.891, ≥2 sessions OR=0.920), and adequate sleep (OR=0.925) served as protective factors. At the school level, qualified blackboard reflectance ratio (OR=0.874) and qualified blackboard surface illuminance uniformity (OR=0.973) were associated with reduced myopia risk among students. The model indicated that the included variables collectively explained approximately 31.04% of the variance at the school level.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of myopia among primary and secondary school students in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region remains high, with influencing factors distributed across multiple levels including individual and school contexts. Comprehensive prevention strategies are recommended, focusing on female students, older grades, and those with genetic predispositions while intensifying interventions on modifiable factors like outdoor activities and visual habits. Improving classroom lighting environments is also crucial to reduce students’ myopia risk.
PMID:42287046
