Eye Health Care Behavior and Exposure to the Environment that Affects the Vision with the Naked Eye of the Elderly in Thailand

Abstract

The purpose of this cross-sectional survey study research was to study 1) eye care behavior Environmental exposure and vision of the elderly 2) Analyze the behavioral characteristics of eye care. and exposure to the environment that affects the vision of the elderly with the naked eye The sample group consisted of 407 elderly people in Thailand obtained from multi-stage random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires. and visual acuity assessment form that has passed the quality inspection Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and risk factor analysis using Odds ratio, 95% Confidence interval (95%CI) at the statistical significance level p = 0.05. The results found that Elderly people have a moderate level of eye care behavior, 78.60 percent have low exposure to environments that affect vision, 66.80 percent can see well with the naked eye, 92.4 percent. Risk test results for care behavior characteristics Eye health and exposure to the environment That affects the vision of the elderly with the naked eye, it is found that looking at the screen of a computer/smartphone/tablet/television for more than 20 minutes each time, exposure to smoke from cigarettes, exhaust pipes, combustion, Exposure to chemicals, pesticides, and not using eyeglasses or a wide-brimmed hat Prevent light and foreign objects from entering the eyes. There is a risk of 1.588(1.033-2.441), 1.688(1.139-2.501), 1.828(1.205-2.772), respectively, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level. In this regard, planning to create a pattern Caring for the health of the eyes of the elderly Emphasis should be placed on preventing environmental hazards that affect vision. and promoting appropriate eye care behavior for the elderly in the 3 points mentioned above. For good vision with the naked eye in the elderly.