幼兒使用資訊科技現況與視力保健策略研析

An Analysis of Information Technology Usage and Vision Health Strategies in Early Childhood

本研究透過對臺南市601位幼兒的問卷調查，探討幼兒使用資訊科技產品與視力保健之現況。結果顯示，幼兒使用資訊科技產品的比例達60.7%，其中未滿2歲的幼兒已有37.5%使用此類產品，2至6歲幼兒的使用比例更高達68.5%。此外，幼兒每日觀看電視的時間亦相對較長，約41.5%的幼兒每日觀看電視30至60分鐘。視力檢查方面，38.9%的幼兒未曾接受視力檢查，6.4%的幼兒被診斷為視力異常，包括近視、弱視或斜視。視力檢查與幼兒年齡、居住地區、父母婚姻狀況、父母教育程度及家庭月收入均呈顯著相關。為促進幼兒視力健康，建議落實視力檢查機制，提升家長的視力保健意識，加強幼兒園與社區和家長的合作，並制定家庭資訊科技使用指引。透過這些策略，可有效減少幼兒過度使用資訊科技產品對視力的負面影響，促進幼兒視力健康發展。

This study investigates the current state of information technology (IT) usage and vision health among young children in Tainan City, based on a survey of 601 participants. The findings reveal that 60.7% of the children use IT products, with 37.5% of those under 2 years old and 68.5% of those aged 2 to 6 engaging with such devices. Additionally, 41.5% of the children watch television for 30 to 60 minutes daily. Notably, 38.9% have never undergone a vision examination, and 6.4% have been diagnosed with visual impairments, including myopia, amblyopia, or strabismus. These visual health metrics are significantly associated with factors such as the child's age, residential area, parental marital status, parental education levels, and household monthly income. To promote better vision health among young children, it is recommended to implement regular vision screening mechanisms, enhance parental awareness regarding vision care, strengthen collaboration between kindergartens, communities, and parents, and establish household guidelines for IT usage. By adopting these strategies, it is possible to mitigate the negative impacts of excessive IT product usage on children's vision and foster healthier visual development.