Association between Poor Ergophthalmologic Practices and Computer Vision Syndrome among University Administrative Staff in Ghana.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) and its associated ergonomic factors among university administrative staff in Ghana.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 administrative staff of the University of Cape Coast. The procedure...
| Published in: | Journal of Environmental & Public Health pp. 1 - 9 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
4/27/2020
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=142928941&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 142928941 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 16879805 9034 jtl: Journal of Environmental & Public Health issn: 16879805 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: 4/27/2020 pid: 480 pub: Wiley-Blackwell place: Malden, Massachusetts artinfo: ui: 142928941 142928941 NLM32405305 10.1155/2020/7516357 NLM32405305 142928941 ppf: 1 ppct: 8 formats: tig: atl: Association between Poor Ergophthalmologic Practices and Computer Vision Syndrome among University Administrative Staff in Ghana. aug: au: Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert Abu, Sampson Listowell Acheampong, George Oppong Adueming, Peter Osei-Wusu Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi affil: Department of Optometry and Vision Sceinces, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, PMB, Cape Coast, Ghana sug: subj: Administrative Personnel Statistics and Numerical Data Occupational Diseases Epidemiology Vision Disorders Epidemiology Computer Terminals Female Vision Disorders Diagnosis Colleges and Universities Male Prevalence Risk Factors Ghana Cross Sectional Studies Adult Occupational Diseases Diagnosis Syndrome Scales Adult: 19-44 years Female Male ab: Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) and its associated ergonomic factors among university administrative staff in Ghana.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 administrative staff of the University of Cape Coast. The procedure included a self-administered questionnaire, comprehensive ocular health examination, and assessment of computer workstation and lighting conditions. The prevalence of CVS among the subjects and the association between CVS and ergonomic practices were determined.Results: The mean age of the study sample was 31.0 ± 4.7 years, and the majority were males (56.0%). The prevalence of CVS was among 103 (51.5%)participants. Over a third of the respondents used computers for 6 or more hours daily. Significant association was found between CVS and poor ergonomic practices (χ = 15.175, p = 0.001).Conclusion: In addition to poor ergonomic office setup, university administrative staff spend several hours behind computer screens leading to the development of CVS. Increased awareness of CVS and adherence to recommended ergonomic practices are necessary to reduce the prevalence of CVS and ultimately enhance work satisfaction and productivity. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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