Table 1 Demographic Data on blind children attending schools for the blind
From: A 12-year follow up survey of childhood blindness at schools for the blind in Cambodia
Demographic category | Males No. (%) | Female No. (%) | Total No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
School | |||
Krousar Thmey, Siem Reap | 10 (16.9) | 7 (11.9) | 17 (28.8) |
Krousar Thmey, Battambang | 3 (5.1) | 2 (3.4) | 5 (8.5) |
Krousar Thmey, Phnom Penh | 16 (27.1) | 11 (18.6) | 27 (45.8) |
Krousar Thmey Kampong Cham | 6 (10.2) | 4 (6.8) | 10 (16.9) |
Age | |||
0–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6–10 | 5 (8.5) | 10 (16.9) | 15 (25.4) |
11–15 | 24 (40.7) | 13 (22.0) | 37 (62.7) |
16–18 | 6 (10.2) | 1 (1.7) | 7 (11.9) |
Level of visual impairment | |||
Blind | 27 (45.8) | 20 (33.9) | 47 (79.7) |
Severe Visual Impairment | 8 (13.6) | 4 (6.8) | 12 (20.3) |
Other disability | |||
Yes | 2 (3.4) | 0 | 2 (3.4) |
No | 33 (55.9) | 24 (40.7) | 57 (96.6) |
Family History | |||
Yes | 9 (15.3) | 6 (10.2) | 15 (25.4) |
No | 26 (44.1) | 18 | 44 (74.6) |
History of Consanguinity | |||
Yes | 10 (16.9) | 1 (1.7) | 11 (18.6) |
No | 25 (42.4) | 23 (39.0) | 48 (81.4) |
Age of Onset | |||
Prior to 1 year of age | 32 (54.2) | 24 (40.7) | 52 (88.1) |
1–5 years of age | 1 (1.7) | 0 | 1 (1.7) |
5 to 16 years of age | 2 (3.4) | 0 | 2 (3.4) |
Unknown | 1 (1.7) | 3 (5.1) | 4 (6.8) |
Previous surgery | |||
Yes | 10 (16.9) | 7 (11.9) | 17 (28.8) |
No | 25 (42.4) | 17 (28.8) | 42 (71.2) |
Total | 35 (59.3) | 24 (40.7) | 59 (100) |