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Computer vision syndrome and associated factors among urban and rural bankers in Trinidad and Tobago.

Kingsley Ekemiri, Devonte McKnight, Chioma Ekemiri, Ngozika Ezinne, Henrietta Ashang, Virginia Victor, Osaze Okonedo, Ayishetu Oshoke Shuaibu, Robin Seemongal-Dass

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  1. [Epidemiological investigation of asthenopia and dry eye among visual display terminal workers].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2025
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Kingsley EkemiriOptometry Unit, Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Tunapuna, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
Devonte McKnightOptometry Unit, Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Tunapuna, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
Chioma EkemiriDepartment of Health Promotion, Faculty of Education and Humanities, University of the West Indies, Health Promotion, Tunapuna, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
Ngozika EzinneOptometry Unit, Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Tunapuna, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
Henrietta AshangCollege of Health Technology, Dispensing Opticianry, Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria.
Virginia VictorSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Mental Health Unit, Tunapuna, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID 0000-0001-6035-380X
Osaze OkonedoCourts Optical Optometry, Optometry Department, Tunapuna, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
Ayishetu Oshoke ShuaibuDepartment of Optometry, University of Benin, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-8274-0728
Robin Seemongal-DassDepartment of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies St. Augustine, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Modern workplace requirements in the banking sector require bankers to work on screens for more than 6 h a day, putting much stress and strain on their eyes, which leads to computer vision syndrome. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of computer vision syndrome and associated factors among urban and rural bankers in Trinidad and Tobago. Methods and materials: A cross-sectional design was applied to collect data from 399 bankers between April and June 2023. The collected data was entered into Excel worksheets and later uploaded to SPSS for further analysis. A variable with a Results: A total of 371 participants were enrolled in this study, leading to a response rate of 92.9%. Of the total participants, 277 (74.7%) had computer vision syndrome. Working in rural areas (AOR = 2.69; 95% CI [1.41-5.13]) and using eyesight glasses (AOR = 0.57; 95% CI [0.33-0.97]) was associated with computer vision syndrome. Conclusion: Despite being easily preventable, computer vision syndrome is substantially prevalent among bankers in Trinidad. The use of eye-sight glasses and the working area are significantly associated with computer vision syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to improve workplace practices by encouraging the use of anti-glare screens and glasses for employees who work long hours on the computer.

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Rural PopulationAdultAsthenopiaBanking, PersonalCross-Sectional StudiesEyeglassesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOccupational DiseasesPrevalenceTrinidad and TobagoUrban PopulationYoung AdultAnti-glare coatingBankersComputer vision syndromeRuralTrinidadUrban

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PMCPMC11648678

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