Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours Towards Contact Lens Use Among ARO Gapopin Students

Rangga Adhitia Hermawan; M. Wahyu Budiana; Opep Cahya Nugraha

doi:10.55927/fjst.v4i6.139

Authors

Rangga Adhitia Hermawan Gapopin Academy of Optician and Optometry
M. Wahyu Budiana Gapopin Academy of Optician and Optometry
Opep Cahya Nugraha Gapopin Academy of Optician and Optometry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v4i6.139

Keywords:

Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, Contact Lens Use

Abstract

Vision is a vital sense for daily activities. Contact lenses serve both corrective and cosmetic functions and are increasingly popular as an alternative to glasses. However, many users neglect proper care. This study used a quantitative associative method with 191 Gapopin Optometry students, selected from a population of 361 using the Slovin formula with a 0.05 significance level. Results showed that knowledge and behavior significantly influence contact lens use, while attitude does not. Simultaneously, knowledge, attitude, and behavior together affect usage. Future research is encouraged to explore other factors influencing contact lens use beyond knowledge, attitude, and behavior, to enhance understanding and promote safer practices.

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