美國兒童視護存取和視力損害中的社會經濟和種族不平等

Ophthalmology Volume 130, Number 7, July 2023

中文摘要

該研究報告總結了一項基於全國兒童健康調查（National Survey of Children’s Health）數據進行的研究，探討了美國兒童中視護存取(vision care access)和視力損害方面的社會經濟和種族不平等。研究使用了2016年至2020年的調查數據，包括174,551份完整調查問卷。研究結果顯示，在不同年齡組和社經類別之間存在著種族差異。此外，該研究還指出，種族不平等在2019年至2020年的新冠疫情期間進一步加劇。研究提供了有關兒童視健康和眼護不平等的關鍵數據，並提出了改善兒童視健康的有針對性和可行性計劃的建議。該研究還指出，在設計這些計劃時應考慮種族偏見、歧視和歷史創傷對眼護的影響。研究結果強調了提供結構性解決方案的重要性，以促進所有兒童對視護和眼護服務的平等存取。

English Abstract

Title : Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities in Vision Care
Access and Impairment
Among United States Children

The study report summarizes research conducted using data from the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) to examine socioeconomic and racial inequalities in vision care access and visual impairment among children in the United States. The study utilized survey data from 2016 to 2020, including 174,551 complete survey questionnaires. The findings revealed racial disparities across different age groups and socioeconomic categories. Furthermore, the study indicated that racial inequalities were further exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019-2020. The research provides crucial data regarding inequalities in children’s vision health and eye care and suggests targeted and feasible plans for improving children’s vision health. The study also highlights the need to consider the impact of racial bias, discrimination, and historical trauma on eye care when designing such plans. The findings emphasize the importance of providing structural solutions to promote equal access to vision care and eye care services for all children.