Risk Factors for the Incidence of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lecturers During the Online Learning Period

Abstract

Background: The online learning process during the Covid 19 pandemic has increased the incidence of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The results of the study showed that there were 15% of lecturers at Widya Husada University Semarang experienced CVS. The purpose of the study was to analyze CVS risk factors among lecturers during the online learning period.Methods: The study was conducted using a case-control design. The research sample was lecturers at Widya Husada University as many as 60 people consisting of 30 people each in the case and control groups. A questionnaire with google forms was used for data collection. The data analysis used was univariate, chi-square for bivariate analysis and multiple logistic regression for multivariate analysis.Results: There are 5 variables that are significantly proven as risk factors for CVS, namely: 1) long working with computers (OR = 18.693; 95% CI = 1.487 – 234.955); 2) duration of computer use continuously (OR = 54,281; 95% CI = 2,523 – 1167,92); 3) length of rest after using the computer (OR = 31.060; 95% CI = 1.884 – 512.062); 4) distance from eyesight to monitor (OR = 34.640; 95% CI = 2.263 – 530.240); and 5) the position of the top of the monitor with respect to the horizontal eye level (OR = 17.555; 95% CI = 1.778 -173.296). Lecturers who have these 5 risk factors together will have a probability of experiencing CVS by 83%. Conclusion: Exposure to computer monitors experienced by lecturers during online learning will increase the risk of CVS events. There needs to be an effort to modify risk factors so that CVS events among lecturers during online learning can be prevented.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Computer Vision Syndrome Among Academic Staff in the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

“…Commonly, most University academic setting is dominated by males and the younger generation. Studies done in Malawi, 56 Indonesia, 36 and Saudi Arabia 34 had similar age and gender distribution, except for the studies in Malaysia, 53 and Iran, 54 which had more females than males. Even though there is no association between gender and CVS, the prevalence of computer vision syndrome was higher among male staff when compared with female staff (57% vs 21.8%) respectively.…”

“…Research findings complement this explanation. 36 , 55 Moreover, this disparity may also be due to methodological variability such as sample size (154 samples in Iran). The difference could also be due to inconsistency in definitions/measurements of CVS.…”

“…3,19,25,27,[31][32][33] Academicians not only teach students, but they are also involved in a wide range of activities characterized by prolonged and repetitive computer use during writing, reading, preparing notes, and writing manuscripts for publication, as well as in administrative activities and community service programs, all of which have the potential to exacerbate CVS symptoms. 18,[34][35][36][37] However, there have been few studies on the magnitude and risk factors of CVS among academicians, with an emphasis on western nations. However, in developing nations including Ethiopia, the proportion of CVS among academics and the causes that lead to CVS remain uncertain to conclude.…”

Determinan Keluhan Computer Vision Syndrome Pada Pekerja Di Pt X Tahun 2023

“…Berdasarkan kajian Nopriandi et al (2019) keluhan Computer Vision Syndrome berisiko 13 kali pada pekerja yang memakai komputer lebih dari 4 jam sehari daripada pekerja yang kurang dari 4 jam sehari (Nopriandi et al, 2019). Computer Vision Syndrome didefinisikan oleh Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sebagai masalah visual yang dirasakan saat penggunaan komputer dengan jarak dekat (Rochmayani & Cahyaningsih, 2021). Menurut American Optometric Association (AOA) CVS memiliki keluhan berupa mata terasa tegang, kering, kabur jika untuk melihat jarak dekat atau jauh, fokus mata yang menurun, serta sakit pada daerah leher dan punggung (Sheppard & Wolffsohn, 2018).…”