Are squash players protecting their eyes?
Are squash players protecting their eyes?
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DOI:
10.1136/ip.8.3.239
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发表时间:
2002-09-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
Garnham, AP
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作者:
Eime, RM;Finch, CF;Garnham, AP
Objective: To determine factors associated with adult squash players' protective eyewear behaviours.Methods: A survey of 303 players (aged greater than or equal to 18 years) was conducted at three squash venues in Melbourne, Australia over a three week period in June 2000 to obtain information about protective eyewear use.Results: Of 303 participants the response rate was 98.1%; 66.1% were males, with a mean age of 40.5 years. The majority (68.4%) had played squash for 10 years or more. Although 18.8% of players reported using protective eyewear, only 8.9% reported wearing approved eyewear. Both age group (p