Knowledge and awareness on computer vision syndrome (CVS) and their contributing factor among undergraduate university students

Zainul Azlan, Nurhazirah and Kamaruddin, Amalia and Othman, Noratikah and Md. Isa, Muhammad Lokman (2024) Knowledge and awareness on computer vision syndrome (CVS) and their contributing factor among undergraduate university students. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 24 (1). pp. 215-224. ISSN 1675-0306 E-ISSN 2590-3829

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Abstract

The surge in the use of digitization in daily life has led to a condition known as computer vision syndrome (CVS), which is at risk of becoming a major health issue involving the vision and musculoskeletal systems. Thus, this study will determine the level of knowledge and awareness of CVS among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan students. A quantitative cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was conducted among 216 undergraduate students at the IIUM Kuantan Campus from October to November 2021. Around 79.2% of respondents never heard of the term CVS. The majority of the respondents use mobile phones (52.3%) compared to other digital devices and spend more than 3 hours in front of the screen per day (48.6%). In addition, most of them experience neck, back, or shoulder pain (77.8%), fatigue (65.3%), headaches (64.4%), and eyestrain (74.1%). The respondents also complained of joint pain in the fingers and wrists (52.3%) and shoulder pain (60.6%). The majority of the respondents had a high level of knowledge regarding CVS (94.9%) but had a moderate level of awareness regarding CVS (65.7%). As current education and lifestyle are more interrelated to digital device usage, it is recommended that more educational and awareness programmes on CVS be promoted.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	9222/112348
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Knowledge, awareness, computer vision syndrome (CVS), university students, digital device
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-Being (PLANETIIUM)
Depositing User:	Asst Prof Dr Nurhazirah Zainul Azlan
Date Deposited:	28 May 2024 09:57
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2024 14:29
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112348

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