Table 1 Demographic characteristics and visual impairment among children.
From: Childhood visual impairment in Qassim region of Saudi Arabia prevalence causes and risk factors
Demographic characteristics | Presenting Visual impairment n (%) | Total n (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age group (years) | |||
6-10 | 137 (26.2) | 523 (61.5) | 0.574 |
11-17 | 80 (24.5) | 327 (38.5) | |
Gender | |||
Male | 125 (21.9) | 571 (67.2) | 0.001 |
Females | 92 (33.0) | 279 (32.8) | |
Last Examination Date | |||
Never | 163 (22.2) | 735(86.5) | 0.000 |
One year or more | 54 (47.0) | 115(13.5) | |
Eyeglass Usage | |||
Yes | 47(71.2) | 66(7.8) | 0.000 |
No | 170 (21.7) | 784(92.2) | |
Total | 217 (25.53)[95% CI, 22.3-29.2] | 850(100) | |
