Frequency of Computer Vision Syndrome &amp; Ergonomic Practices among Computer Engineering Students

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“…The advancement and wide adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has made video display terminals (VDT) the standard working tools in offices [8–10]. These VDT gadgets have almost replaced traditional clerical works.…”

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Effects of Lighting Quality on Working Efficiency of Workers in Office Building in Tanzania

Katabaro

Yan

2019

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Background In this era of Information Communication Technology, a high-quality working environment is essential to the occupants. Providing quantity rather the quality of work environments is very common in most of the least developed countries, including Tanzania. Existing research asserts that poor indoor environmental quality such as lighting has a detrimental effect on human health, and in case of the office working population, it also affects their work performance. This study aims to analyze the effects of the lighting quality on working efficiency of workers in Tanzania. Methods Four representative offices from the administration building at Mbeya University of Science and Technology were investigated from June to September 2018. The customized questionnaire survey tool was administered to the randomly selected occupants to survey their perceptions about the quality of lighting in their workplace and its influence on their health and work efficiency. Physical observation and illuminance distribution measurements were also conducted. Results The statistical analysis indicates that the majority of the occupants are less satisfied with the lighting quality in their working environment, and some respondents reported that it significantly affected their work efficiency and wellbeing. The average desk illuminance and uniformity level were found to be below the recommended values of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the International Commission on lighting (CIE). Conclusion Despite the suggested improvement measures, this research emphasizes that poorly articulated work environment can adversely affect the productivity and work efficiency of the workers. The workers in such condition are also exposed to occupational diseases. Thus, providing a healthy work environment should be a fundamental right of the workers.

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Effects of Lighting Quality on Working Efficiency of Workers in Office Building in Tanzania

Katabaro

Yan

2019

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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“…Others are problems relating to circadian rhythm seen in sleep disorders. [10][11] The pandemic has heightened the issues relating to CVS. Despite the harmful effects of CVS, the online learning goes on unhinged and has a strong promise to dominate the educational sector in the years to come.…”

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Computer Vision Syndrome: An Emerging Public Health Problem Amongst Secondary School Students in South East Nigeria in the Post-Pandemic Era

Okeke,

N Asimadu,

Kizor-Akaraiw

2023

Int J Res Rev

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Background: Globally, Covid-19 pandemic pushed all students indoors. This necessitated mandatory e-learning for all students. Students were compelled to spend 8-12 hours in front of digital devices. This unregulated e-learning has left students at risk of developing Computer Vision Syndrome, (CVS). CVS, a spectrum of eye and vision related problems resulting from the uninterrupted use of digital devices for as little as 2 hours per day, is an emerging public health challenge. This study aimed to assess the ocular, visual and systemic presentations of CVS amongst secondary school students and the associated risk factors. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, non-interventional study. The data was generated using self-administered questionnaire and was analyzed with SPSS 23.0. Frequency and percentage of quantifiable variables were analyzed. The independent variables and the dependent variables were grouped and their associations were analyzed. P-value of 0.05 was considered significant. Results: A total of 1695 students participated. Commonest ocular symptoms were eye rubbing 33.0% and tearing 31.0%, while the commonest visual symptom was blurry vision 49.5%. Headache was the major systemic complaint 44.1%. Prolonged use of devices for 3 or more hours and use of 3 or more devices often resulted in some visual symptoms. These were statistically significant with a p value of < 0.001. Conclusion: The study observed that duration of exposure to digital screen has linear relationship to CVS. It also noted that number of digital devices used, hours spent and continuous use of screens are strong risk factors for developing CVS. Keywords: Computer Vision Syndrome, e- learning, pandemic

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“…Another study at Superior University, Pakistan in 2016 showed that the prevalence of CVS in engineering students was 72.4%. The results of the ergonomics analysis when using computers reported that most of the students did not apply the correct ergonomic principles (Hassan, Ehsan and Arshad, 2016). Eyestrain, eyes fatigue, dry and irritated eyes, slow eye focus, and headaches are the most common symptoms of CVS (Sari and Himayani, 2018).…”

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Risk Factors for Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among College Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Safaryna

Kurniawati

Syahrul

et al. 2023

MGK

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Background: Sophisticated technology provides many conveniences for humans, as well as education that cannot be separated from it, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic in which the learning methods are carried out online. This is what causes the intensity of using a computer or laptop to increase so that it can trigger the occurrence of visual impairment, namely Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). There is no definite data regarding CVS and CVS research on university students, especially in Surabaya, is still very small. Objectives: This study aims to analyze the risk factors for CVS among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This research was analytic observational research with a cross-sectional research design. This research was conducted from December 2020 to June 2021. The sampling method used was a systematic random sampling addressed to 249 Public Health undergraduate students from the second, fourth, and sixth semesters. The instrument used was CVS-Q with additional questions related to respondent identity, medical history, and computer-usage behavior. Furthermore, the data were analyzed by calculating the Odds Ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Gender (OR = 2.54) and a history of eye disorders (OR = 4.01) were risk factors for Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in S1 Public Health Science students. Conclusions: This research shows that the risk factors for CVS are gender and a history of eye disorders. The students who use computers with high intensity should take CVS precautions, such as applying the 20-20-20 rule, using anti-radiation glasses, adjusting the brightness of the computer screen, adding an anti-glare on the computer screen, avoiding working in a dark room, and performing an ergonomic body position when using a computer.

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Frequency of Computer Vision Syndrome & Ergonomic Practices among Computer Engineering Students

Cited by 7 publications

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Effects of Lighting Quality on Working Efficiency of Workers in Office Building in Tanzania

Effects of Lighting Quality on Working Efficiency of Workers in Office Building in Tanzania

Computer Vision Syndrome: An Emerging Public Health Problem Amongst Secondary School Students in South East Nigeria in the Post-Pandemic Era

Risk Factors for Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among College Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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