Prevalence and Associated Factors of Computer Vision Syndrome among Healthcare Personnel in Chonburi Hospital
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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), Healthcare personnel, Workplace illuminance measurementsAbstract
A cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among healthcare personnel in Chonburi Hospital. Data were collected using the Thai version of an online CVS-Questionnaire (IOC 0.67-1.00) and workplace illuminance measurements. 329 participants completed the survey. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and logistic regression. The results revealed a CVS prevalence of 65.96%. Factors significantly associated with CVS included pre-existing eye conditions, refractive errors, non-occupational screen time, adequacy of workplace lighting, and screen glare. These findings suggest that appropriate lighting and regular eye rest practices may help reduce CVS.
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