School Myopia in Hong Kong

2002 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 47-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy S. P. Fan ◽  
Dennis S. C. Lam ◽  
Joseph T. F. Lau ◽  
K. S. Chong ◽  
Sek-Jin Chew
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Short Article ◽  
School Myopia ◽  
High Prevalence

The short article is about school myopia in Hong Kong and the high prevalence rates of myopia in primary school children.

scholarly journals Prevalence and structure of foot deformities in primary school children

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
N. I. Averyanova ◽  
V. V. Pristupova ◽  
A. I. Semerikova ◽  
I. L. Starkova
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Foot Deformities ◽  
Main Method ◽  
High Prevalence

Aim. To study the prevalence and structure of deformity of the foot in primary school children (pupils of the 1st- 4th grades). Materials and methods. The study involved 277 children aged 7-10 years. The main method of investigation used was computed plantography by means of electronic baropodometer PadProfessional. Results. Deformity of the foot was detected in 58% of children 65.3% of boys and 52.3% of girls (p 0.05). The following pathology was revealed: platypodia, increase in the load on the calcaneal part of the foot and malposition of the foot. The most common pathology was platypodia diagnosed in 28.2% of children. Conclusions. High prevalence of foot deformities requires their early diagnosis and correction as well as improvement of parents knowledge regarding this problem.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Pattern of Soil-Transmitted Helminthic Infection among Primary School Children in a Rural Community in Imo State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelechi Kenneth Odinaka ◽  
Emeka Charles Nwolisa ◽  
Francis Mbanefo ◽  
Alfreda Chinekwu Iheakaram ◽  
Seline Okolo
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Imo State ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Helminthic Infection ◽  
Study Population

Background.Soil-transmitted helminthic infection is a common public health challenge of primary school children in resource challenged and developing countries. Our aim was to determine the prevalence and pattern of soil-transmitted helminthic infection among primary school children in a rural community in Imo State, Nigeria.Method.The study involved a cross-sectional survey of 284 primary school children in a rural community.Results.The overall prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthic infection (STHI) was 30.3%. Of all STHIs, hookworm was the commonest geohelminth observed, 81 (94.2%). The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthic infection was more in males, 58 (38.4%), than in females, 28 (21.1%). This difference was statistically significant (P=0.001).Conclusion.The high prevalence rate of soil-transmitted helminthic infection amongst the study population is worrisome. There is need for organized and routine deworming among school children in the community.

Colour additives in snack foods consumed by primary school children in Hong Kong

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kris Yuet-Wan Lok ◽  
Wai-Yuen Chung ◽  
Iris F.F. Benzie ◽  
Jean Woo
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Snack Foods

scholarly journals Prevalence of bullying victimisation among primary school children in South Africa: a population-based study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donnay Manuel ◽  
Sabirah Adams ◽  
Mulalo Mpilo ◽  
Shazly Savahl
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
North West ◽  
Bullying Victimisation

Abstract Objectives Bullying victimisation (BV) among children in South Africa has been identified as a major public health concern. While several studies report on the prevalence rates of BV, there is currently a dearth of research that reports on the prevalence of BV among a national sample of primary school children. This study determines the prevalence rates of BV among a nationally representative sample of school-going children in South Africa across provinces, age, and gender. The sample comprised 7067 children (boys = 45.6%; girls = 54.4%) between the ages of 10–12-years attending 61 primary schools across the nine provincial regions of South Africa. Results In terms of ‘being hit’ by other children, percentages range from 22.55% (North West) to 33.34% (Free State). Children in Gauteng (33.59%) and Limpopo (38.54%) had the highest percentage of children being ‘left out’ or excluded. Additionally, across all provinces more than 30% of children reported that they had been ‘called unkind names’. Across gender, boys are more likely to experience all three forms of BV (being hit, left out, and called unkind names). The findings further indicate that 10-year-olds reported being ‘hit’ and ‘left out’, whereas a greater percentage of 12-year-olds reported ‘being called unkind names’ (44.28%).

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