The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022): The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health

Complaints of Computer Vision Syndrome in Telemarketing Workers at Bank X in Jakarta

Nanda Waskito Nugroho (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia)
Mona Lestari (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia)
Anita Camelia (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia)
Desheila Andarini (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia)
Amrina Rosyada (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia)
Rizka Faliria Nandini (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia)
Poppy Fujianti (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain is a collection of eye problems related to vision. The telemarketing division in Bank X has 10 hours working time per day and 60 hours per week. This study aimed to determine CVS complaints among telemarketing workers and analyze the factors that caused CVS complaints in workers. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional study design, with a total sample of 53 workers. The variables studied were lighting intensity, monitor distance, age, refractive disorders, eye rest, and eye protection. The study used a lux meter to measure the light intensity and the Snellen chart to see eye refraction abnormalities. Results: The results determined that 77.4% of computer workers in Bank X Telemarketing division experienced CVS complaints while 22.6% did not experience CVS. The results of statistical tests showed that light intensity, monitor distance, refractive disorders, and eye rest were associated with CVS complaints, while age and eye protection equipment were not related to CVS complaints. Conclusion: Most telemarketing workers experienced CVS complaints caused by lighting intensity, monitor distance, refractive disorders, and eye rest.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJOSH

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health is an open access and scientific journal published by the Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, and supported by Indonesian Occupational Safety and Health Association (AHKKI) East Java Region, Indonesian Occupational Health Experts ...