Compute Vision Syndrome (CVS) among users in Nigeria

Chiemeke, S. C.; Akhahowa, EA

doi:10.4314/ict.v3i2.32014

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“…Although this usage is efficient in terms of improvement in work productivity, it has also several negative aspects, e.g. headaches and visual problems, and musculoskeletal disorders are the most important negative factor resulting from the regular use of computers and smart phones 11 , 12 ) .…”

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The effect of forward head posture on muscle activity during neck protraction and retraction

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[Purpose] The present study was performed to investigate whether forward head posture (FHP) affects muscle activity. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty subjects attending Y university in Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea. They were divided into two groups according to craniovertebral angle: a control group (n=10) and a FHP group (n=10). Electromyography electrodes were attached to the upper fibers of the trapezius, middle fibers of the trapezius, the splenii (splenius capitis and splenius cervicis), and the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle to measure muscle activity during the neck protraction and retraction. [Results] EMG activities of the middle trapezius, splenii, and SCM muscle showed significant differences between the control group and the FHP group. However, the EMG activity of the upper trapezius muscle showed no significant difference between the two groups during neck protraction and retraction. [Conclusion] The results suggest that FHP alters the muscle activity in neck protraction and retraction.

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“…The possible reason could be due to, a sample containing a high percentage of 20-40 years old participants. Although itching and eye pain were complained by most of our participants, prior studies show that redness in the eye, eyestrain, double vision, & watery eyes were also frequently observed among the employees who use computers (Ranasinghe et al, 2016;Akinbinu & Mashalla, 2013;Talwar et al, 2009;Singh, 2009;Chiemeke & Akhahowa, 2008;Anshel, 2004).…”

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“…According to Dessie et al ((2018) computer users with a high understanding of computer safety measures and awareness of CVS were found to be less affected by CVS. A study conducted at the University of Benin, Nigeria by Chiemeke & Akhahowa (2008) claimed that the awareness and knowledge about CVS among the participants highly contribute to adhering to CVS preventive methods that occurred during working hours.…”

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The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among the Academic Staff of a Non-State University in Sri Lanka amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Jayakody

Bandara

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SLIIT J. Hum. & Sci.

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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is considered an occupational hazard in the 21 st century resulting from the high utilization of computers, laptops, and mobile phones in the workplace. The current study aimed at determining the prevalence of computer vision syndrome and its associated factors among the academic staff of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Malabe campus amidst the COVID-19 pandemic using a sample of 145 academics based on stratified random sampling procedure. Required data were collected through a structured questionnaire. The participants of the study comprised 50.3% of females and 49.7% of males. About 45% were 20-30 years irrespective of gender. Dryness in the eyes (52.4%), itching (54.5%), eye pain (65.5%), and headache (76.6%) were the most common symptoms reported by the staff members, while colored halos around objects and double vision were experienced by around 20%. Most of the academics (42.1%) work 6-8 hours in front of the digital screen. Taking breaks in-between the working time (73.8%), adjusting the screen (62.1%), and adjusting the chair and posture (60.0%) were the most common methods used by the participants to minimize CVS. The rate of prevalence of CVS among the academic staff of SLIIT is 42.8%. This figure is lower than the corresponding figure reported in other countries. However, no significant association was found between the prevalence of CVS and gender, type of faculty, type of devices used, duration spent, preferred time to utilize the device, awareness of CVS, and actions to minimize CVS, but a strong significant association (p< 0.01) was found between the prevalence of CVS and age of the academic staff members. The rate of prevalence of CVS among academics aged over 60 years is 87.5%. Thus, a regular ocular screening program is recommended to reduce the prevalence of CVS among the academic staff of SLIIT starting from higher age groups.

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Compute Vision Syndrome (CVS) among users in Nigeria

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The effect of forward head posture on muscle activity during neck protraction and retraction

The effect of forward head posture on muscle activity during neck protraction and retraction

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among the Academic Staff of a Non-State University in Sri Lanka amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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