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Original Article

Use of Protective Eyewear in U.S. Adults: Results from the 2002 National Health Interview Survey

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Pages 37-41 | Received 19 Jan 2007, Accepted 15 Jul 2007, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Purpose: Many eye injuries occur because of not using protective eyewear. This study analyzed the 2002 National Health Interview Survey data to examine the rate of using protective eyewear during activities that could cause eye injuries outside the workplace and the correlates of not using protective eyewear among U.S. adults. Methods: The rate of participation in activities that could cause eye injuries and the rate of protective eyewear use during these activities were estimated using sample weights to yield national estimates. Results: A total of 30,894 individuals in the survey provided valid data for the current analysis, which revealed that 29.3% of the U.S. adults reported engaging in activities that could cause an eye injury and 32.1% of those used eye protection while doing such activities. Males were more likely to use eye protection than females (34.7% vs. 25.2%). The age group of 18–24 years was least likely to use eye protection (15.3%). Other factors associated with not using protective eyewear included being black or other races, non-retired individuals, and those from low-income families (all p-values < 0.05). Conclusions: Use of protective eyewear during activities that could cause eye injuries was relatively low in the US adult population. Certain groups were at a higher risk for not using eye protection, including females, young adults aged 18–24 years, black or other races, and individuals with a low socioeconomic status. To promote eye safety, health education programs should target these high-risk groups.

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