A Study to Assess the Knowledge on Computer Vision Syndrome among Bank Employees Working in Selected Banks at Mangalore with the View to Develop Self-Instruction Module

Abstract

Introduction: It has been estimated that due to exponentially increased, usage of computers worldwide have resulted in health problems, especially ocular problems reducing quality of life and productivity of computer users, leading to financial losses.

Aim: The overall aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of bank employees regarding computer vision syndrome (CVS) and to assess of association between knowledge score among bank employees on CVS with selected demographic variables.

Materials and Methods: Descriptive survey approach with a typical descriptive design was adopted in the present study. Purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection and structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of bank employee’s on CVS. Reliability of the knowledge questionnaire was r=0.78. After data collection, the self-instruction module on CVS was distributed to bank employees to improve their knowledge.

Results: The findings of the present study reveal that the mean percentage of total knowledge score was 37.46% with mean 11.24, median 25.5, and SD 2.58. Most (70%) of the samples had moderate knowledge; about 30% of them had inadequate knowledge regarding CVS. The assessment of association of knowledge among bank employees on CVS with demographic variables revealed that the presence of eye problem in the demographic variable has significant association with the level of knowledge among bank employees.

Conclusion: Overall findings revealed that majority of the bank employees had moderate and inadequate knowledge regarding CVS. Hence, it is concluded that further improvement of the knowledge of CVS is needed.