Knowledge, attitudes and practice of Computer Vision Syndrome among medical students and its impact on ocular morbidity

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranju Kharel Sitaula ◽  
Anadi Khatri
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Viewing Distance ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Ocular Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Computer vision syndrome is a common global problem among millions of computer users including medical students. Medical students are preferring soft copies rather than textbooks. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of MBBS students about Computer vision syndrome, and to identify its ocular morbidity among them.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey based on the questionnaire was conducted among 1st- 4th-year MBBS students of the Institute of Medicine and 80 students underwent detailed ocular evaluation.Results: A complete survey response was received from 236 students out of 299 students (Response Rate 80%). The mean age of MBBS students was 21.38 years ± 1.328 years and the range were 19-22 years; 76.2% were male and 23.8% were female. The majority (37.2%) spent 2-3 hours/day on the computer and had a higher risk (p-0.0001) of developing Computer vision syndrome. About 69.5% students used a computer at the level of the eye but there was a significant reduction in Computer vision syndrome (p-0.0001) among those who had computer screen below the eye level. Association between taking breaks (p-0.0001) and frequent blinking (p-0.0411) during computer use and relief of symptoms was significant. Only 22.9% had pre-existing knowledge of Computer vision syndrome% and only 25.5% of them were practicing the ideal viewing distance. Among 80 medical students randomly selected for detail eye examinations (63.7% male;36.2% female), the prevalence of Computer vision syndrome was 71.6%. The commonest ocular complaint was a headache (50%) and dry eyes (45%). Myopia was the commonest refractive error (31.2%) and the orthoptic problem was prevalent among 17.5% students.Conclusions: The survey showed that Computer vision syndrome is relevant among MBBS students but the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Computer vision syndrome among them is poor. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and practice of Computer Vision Syndrome among medical students and its impact on ocular morbidity

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-296
Author(s):  
Ranju Kharel (Sitaula) ◽  
Anadi Khatri
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dry Eyes ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Ocular Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Computer vision syndrome is a common global problem among millions of computer users including medical students. Medical students are preferring soft copies rather than textbooks. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of MBBS students about Computer vision syndrome, and to identify its ocular morbidity among them.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey based on the questionnaire was conducted among 1st- 4th year MBBS students of the Institute of Medicine and 80 students underwent detailed ocular evaluation. Results: A complete survey response was received from 236 students out of 299 students (Response Rate 80%). The mean age of MBBS students was 21.38 years ± 1.328 years and the range were 19-22 years; 76.2% were male and 23.8% were female. The majority (37.2%) spent 2-3 hours/day on the computer and had a higher risk (p-0.0001) of developing Computer vision syndrome. About 69.5% students used a computer at the level of the eye but there was a significant reduction in Computer vision syndrome (p-0.0001) among those who had computer screen below the eye level. Association between taking breaks (p-0.0001) and frequent blinking (p-0.0411) during computer use and relief of symptoms was significant. Only 22.9% had pre-existing knowledge of Computer vision syndrome and only 25.5% of them were practicing the ideal viewing distance.Among 80 medical students randomly selected for detail eye examinations (63.7% male;36.2% female), the prevalence of Computer vision syndrome  was 71.6%. The commonest ocular complaint was a headache (50%) and dry eyes (45%). Myopia was the commonest refractive error (31.2%) and the orthoptic problem was prevalent among 17.5% students.Conclusions: The survey showed that Computer vision syndrome is relevant among MBBS students but the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Computer vision syndrome among them is poor.Keywords: Attitude; computer vision syndrome; eyestrain; headache; knowledge; practice; medical students.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Diabetic Retinopathy among Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shehla Dareshani ◽  
Fiza Farooq ◽  
Mir Amjad Ali ◽  
Nusrat Shah Khan ◽  
Zaheer Sultan
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Proper Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Purpose:  The study was conducted with the aim to decipher knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic retinopathy among MBBS students of a medical college. Study Design:  A cross sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study:  Dow Medical College, from October 2019 to March 2020. Methods:  A cross sectional study was conducted among 3rd and 4th year medical students. A total of 133 students were questioned through specific questionnaire. After informed consent, demographic details were noted. Apart from source of information of students’ knowledge, set of 14 questions were asked. In the first 7 questions information of knowledge of diabetic retinopathy was addressed. Four questions were about attitude and 3 regarding practice towards diabetic retinopathy. Windows MS Excel was used for quantitative and qualitative analysis. Results:  The mean of the overall KAP score for all students was 53.3 ± 1.2 (maximum, 70). Male students scored better in knowledge (24.8 vs 23.7) and attitude (17.3 vs 16.5). Students scored poor in identifying correct values of HbA1c and prevalence of diabetes in our country in the knowledge section. Students also lacked in identifying proper time of followup for screening of diabetic retinopathy. Many students thought uneducated people develop diabetic retinopathy earlier than educated. Conclusion:  Our study pointed out weakness in knowledge and practice of medical students regarding prevention and management of diabetic retinopathy. Proper training and teaching of students is required for improved management and counselling of diabetic retinopathy.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of faculty members' about computer vision syndrome, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3801
Author(s):  
Saad Abbas Aldawsari ◽  
Abdullah Ayidh Alotaibi ◽  
Khalid Mohamed Alabdulwahhab ◽  
Elsadig Yousif Mohamed ◽  
Sharafeldin Abdelmajid
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a group of eye problems that result from using the computer for a long time, it became a health problem. This syndrome is characterized by several symptoms including eyestrain, headaches and neck pain. The aim of the study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of faculty members' about computer vision syndrome, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia.Methods: The present study is cross-sectional study, which was conducted in Majmaah city in Sudair area in the north of Riyadh region. The study included faculty members of the College of Medicine and medical science college, Majmaah University.Results: There were 86 (74.8%) males, and 29 (25.2%) females participated in this study. The mean±SD of years using a computer by participants was 14.78±5.69 years and the mean±SD of hours spent using a computer daily was 5.25±2.2. There were 91.3% knew the bad effects of computer on the eyes, the most common symptoms resulted from long period of using computer were eyestrain 28.7% and headache 14.8%. The mean±SD score of attitude was 67.75±7.72.Conclusions: There is good knowledge, attitude and practice among faculty members about computer vision syndrome.

scholarly journals Computer Vision Syndrome in Medical Students during a Period of Exclusive Online Lecture Classes in Durgapur, West Bengal - A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (20) ◽  
pp. 1575-1579
Author(s):  
Shantanu Bhattacharjee ◽  
Ipshita Aparajita Nanda
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Viewing Distance ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome

BACKGROUND Computer has become an indispensable tool in the modern system of education and training. Health hazard viz. computer vision syndrome (CVS) associated with overuse of computer has been widely studied by different authors. Few studies have underscored the high prevalence of this condition among medical students. Present study has been conducted to find the prevalence of CVS, associated risk factors and to understand the level of awareness about the condition among undergraduate medical students during a period of exclusive online computerbased lecture classes. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 310 respondents among undergraduate medical students at IQ City Medical College, Durgapur, West Bengal from June 2020 to September 2020. The students were surveyed with pretested and structured questionnaire for various CVS related symptoms and ergonomic principles adopted by them. Data was collected and analysed. Chisquare test was performed to assess the statistical significance. RESULTS Prevalence of CVS in the study was found to be 58.38 %. Majority of students affected were females (69.5 %). Those using the computer for 2 – 4 hours a day were affected the most (66.5 %). The ergonomic factors that were found to have strong association with CVS were viz. prolonged and continuous use of digital screen, viewing distance, level of the digital screen with respect to eyes and chair support to lower back. The most disturbing symptom following continuous computer use was found to be headache (18.38 %), followed by eye strain (13.87 %). CONCLUSIONS The present study was conducted at a period when computer dependency among the students was high. Though some of the earlier studies have reported much higher prevalence of CVS among students, the present study has revealed a prevalence of 58.38 %. This was possibly due to high level of awareness (78.06 %) among medical students as revealed by the study. The study has also showed statistical significance between various ergonomic factors and development of CVS. KEYWORDS Computer Vision Syndrome, Ergonomics, Undergraduate Medical Students, Awareness

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to Malaria Diagnosis among Healthcare Workers in Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui ◽  
Manas Kotepui ◽  
Chuchard Punsawad
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Malaria Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Malaria is a potential medical emergency and should be treated immediately because delays in diagnosis and treatment are the leading causes of death in many countries. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice related to malaria diagnosis for early detection among healthcare workers in the laboratories of hospitals in Thailand. The design of the study was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out between January 2016 and March 2017 at 11 hospitals in Thailand. The interviewees included any scientists who were currently working in a medical laboratory. Mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice for each healthcare group were calculated and compared between groups. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS version 11.5 software package (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Among a total of 118 healthcare workers, most of the healthcare workers had fair to good knowledge, attitude, and practice related to malaria detection. Among the various positions of healthcare workers, medical technologists possessed a greater knowledge on malaria detection than medical technician assistants or laboratory assistants (X2 = 9.822, d.f. = 2, and P value=0.007). This study infers that knowledge, attitude, and practice related to malaria detection among healthcare workers in laboratories were adequate. However, some points of knowledge and practice must be updated. There is a very urgent need to update knowledge on malaria, especially about the number of Plasmodium species causing relapse in malaria patients. In addition, there is an urgent need to update the practice related to malaria detection, especially about the staining process for early detection of malaria.

Knowledge, attitude and practice about osteoporosis in south-western Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Tripathi ◽  
Hafiz A. Makeen ◽  
Ahmed A. Albarraq ◽  
Abdulkarim M. Meraya ◽  
Pankaj Tripathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice
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