Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Undergraduates in a Tertiary Institution in North western Nigeria
Background: Computers and other visual display devices have become essential in the present era and have led to a rise in computer-related health problems. Using computers in homes, universities and other institutions has increased output greatly but has also led to an increased risk of developing C...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ntec Specialist
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://kjmsmedicaljournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3.Nwankwo-B-et-al-1.pdf |
| Summary: | Background: Computers and other visual display devices have become essential in the present
era and have led to a rise in computer-related health problems. Using computers in homes,
universities and other institutions has increased output greatly but has also led to an increased
risk of developing Computer vision syndrome (CVS). Objectives: To determine the prevalence
and risk factors associated with computer vision syndrome among undergraduates.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 153 respondents who were selected
using a multi-stage sampling technique. A pretested, structured, interviewer-administered
questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS version 23 was used to analyze the data. A Chisquare test was used to determine the relationship between CVS and associated risk factors at a P value of less than 0.05.
Results: The mean age of respondents was 22.4 ± 3.4 years. The prevalence of CVS
in this study was 83 (54.3%). The common symptoms experienced among the respondents were
headache (51, 61.4%), eye strain (48, 57.8%) and blurred vision (42, 50.6%). The risk factors
significantly associated with CVS in this study were duration of computer use, hours of computer
use per day, level of a computer screen and taking breaks during computer use. Conclusion:
About half of the students in this study had at least one symptom of CVS. Therefore, awareness of
CVS should be created by the institution during which students would be educated on CVS and
its prevention. |
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| ISSN: | 2006-4772 2714-2426 |