Project title:

Current State of Health Literacy, Dental Cares and Myopia among Children of 17 Schools with 50 Students each in Macau

Person in charge:

Associate Professor Hu Xiao Xia, Sydney

Sponsor:

Education and Youth Affairs Bureau of MSAR Government

Brief information:

This study examines the visual acuity and dental caries of local primary pupils in order to understand the current state of their dental caries, myopia and health literacy, as well as to explore the correlation between these issues. It also evaluates the effectiveness of the health education activity promoted at schools: 'Campus-wide Eye & Teeth Care Activity'.

Methodology:

Eye and dental examinations, questionnaire survey

Subjects:

Primary 4-6 pupils from 17 local schools

Period:

2012.02-2014.08