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Computer vision syndrome and ergonomic risk factors among administrative workers in public health care facilities: a cross-sectional occupational study.
| Τίτλος: | Computer vision syndrome and ergonomic risk factors among administrative workers in public health care facilities: a cross-sectional occupational study. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Sezali MFF; Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.; Medical Record Department, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 15586, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia., Shafei MN; Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia., Rahim AIA; Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.; Digital Health Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. |
| Πηγή: | Journal of occupational health [J Occup Health] 2026 Jan 06; Vol. 68 (1). |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: Australia NLM ID: 9616320 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1348-9585 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13419145 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Health Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2024- : [Oxford] : Oxford University Press Original Publication: Tokyo : Japan Society for Occupational Health, [1996- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Occupational Diseases*/epidemiology , Occupational Diseases*/etiology , Asthenopia*/epidemiology , Asthenopia*/etiology , Administrative Personnel*/statistics & numerical data , Ergonomics*, Malaysia/epidemiology ; Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Risk Factors ; Adult ; Male ; Working Conditions ; Prevalence ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Computers ; Young Adult ; Computer Terminals |
| Περίληψη: | Objectives: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is increasingly recognized as an occupational health issue in workplaces with heavy digital use. Although there is ample evidence among IT professionals and students, data on administrative staff in public health care is scarce. This research aimed to determine the prevalence of CVS and identify related factors among administrative workers in public health care facilities on Malaysia's east coast. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 370 administrative workers from 6 government health care institutions was carried out using multistage random sampling. Data collection included a validated Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire and ergonomic assessments. Multiple logistic regression and mixed-effects logistic regression analyses were used to determine independent predictors of CVS. Results: The prevalence among participants was 59.7%. Key independent predictors included being female (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.05; 95% CI, 1.21-3.46), poor horizontal eye level positioning (aOR = 2.27; 95% CI, 1.40-3.70), and wearing corrective glasses (aOR = 1.84; 95% CI, 1.13-2.99). Conclusions: CVS was common among administrative workers in public health care facilities in the east coast state of Malaysia. Modifiable ergonomic factors, especially incorrect screen positioning, greatly raised the risk. These results emphasize the importance of workplace ergonomic interventions and regular visual health checks to reduce digital eye strain and enhance occupational health in settings with extensive computer use. (© The Author(s) 2026. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Japan Society for Occupational Health.) |
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| Grant Information: | R501-LR-RND002-0000001224-0000 Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: computer vision syndrome; digital eye strain; occupational ergonomics; office workers; workplace health |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260720 Date Completed: 20260818 Latest Revision: 20260820 |
| Update Code: | 20260820 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC13481142 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/joccuh/uiag040 |
| PMID: | 42476518 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1348-9585 |
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| DOI: | 10.1093/joccuh/uiag040 |