Computer vision syndrome and occupational risk factors among employees of commercial bank of Ethiopia In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Nega, Ansha (Mrs. ,Msc) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Derbew, Haile | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-11-16T06:13:03Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-05T14:56:11Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-11-16T06:13:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-05T14:56:11Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is an amalgam of visual symptoms caused by continued use of the computer, mobile Internet and other technology gadgets that strain the eye. Worldwide, up to 70 million workers are at risk for computer vision syndrome resulting in reduced productivity at work and reduced quality of life of computer user. Bank employees are among 70 million workers who are at risk with unknown magnitude of the syndrome. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome and its associated factors among employees of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Methods: A total of three hundred fifty-nine bank workers have participated in this study between February and March 2018. Structured self-administered questionnaire to measure personal exposure, an observational check list to measure glare, the medical examination to measure blurred vision and the light meter to measure workplace illumination was used for data collection. Data entry and analysis were done via Epi Info™ 7 and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 respectively. Binary logistic regression and multivariable logistic regression were performed to see the association and control the potential confounders. Result: the prevalence of computer vision syndrome in the last 12 months among the total study subjects 359 (98% response rate) was 262 (74.6%) (95% confidence interval [CI] = 70.1, 79.5). Risk factors that can’t be intervened were sex (AOR: 1.8; 95% CI (1-3)) and older age group (AOR: 3.11; 95% CI (1.2-8)). Causal factors that can be intervened were using electronic materials outside work (AOR: 3.11; 95% CI (1.15-8.36) and presence of glare (AOR: 4.1; 95% CI (2-8.3)). Protective factors that can be intervened were using window curtain (AOR: 0.44; 95% CI (0.23-0.84)), the habit of taking a break (AOR: 0.44; 95% CI (0.3-0.8)), distance between face and monitor ((AOR: 0.22; 95% CI (0.08-0.6)). Conclusion and recommendation: Three-fourth employees of commercial bank of Ethiopia were at risk. Sex, age, presence of glare, the habit of taking a break, using electronic materials outside work, using window curtain, monitor distance were significantly associated. Remedial actions need to be considered at individual and organizational level. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/14286 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa Universty | en_US |
| dc.subject | Computer vision syndrome, Prevalence, associated factors, Ethiopia. | en_US |
| dc.title | Computer vision syndrome and occupational risk factors among employees of commercial bank of Ethiopia In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018. | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |