Although ocular diseases related to solar ultraviolet radiation exposure have a high prevalence in Africa, little is known about the occupational use of ocular photoprotective measures on the continent. In a survey of South Africa farmworkers on a farm in the Limpopo Province, we analyzed factors related to ocular sun protection including use of different types of hats and sunglasses in relation to age, gender, and duration of agricultural employment. Majority of participants (80%) never wore sunglasses while 23% never wore a hat when working. More male workers used measures to protect their eyes than female workers. The type of hat most worn was a cap although broad-brimmed hats provide more effective photoprotection. The need for awareness campaigns that focus on the importance of using photoprotective measures in both an agricultural and South Africa context was identified.

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南非农业工人眼部防晒使用率低：需要进一步研究

尽管与太阳紫外线辐射相关的眼部疾病在非洲发病率很高，但对非洲大陆眼部光保护措施的职业使用情况知之甚少。在对林波波省一个农场的南非农场工人进行的一项调查中，我们分析了与眼睛防晒相关的因素，包括使用与年龄、性别和农业就业时间相关的不同类型的帽子和太阳镜。大多数参与者 (80%) 从未戴过太阳镜，而 23% 的参与者在工作时从未戴过帽子。与女工相比，更多的男工采取了保护眼睛的措施。戴得最多的帽子类型是帽子，尽管宽边帽子提供更有效的光保护。