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Open Access 01-12-2024 | COVID-19 | Research

Prevalence of computer vision syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Darwin A. León-Figueroa, Joshuan J. Barboza, Abdelmonem Siddiq, Ranjit Sah, Mario J. Valladares-Garrido, Suraj Adhikari, Edwin Aguirre-Milachay, Sanjit Sah, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

Computer vision syndrome has become a significant public health problem, especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study aims to identify the prevalence of computer vision syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was conducted using the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase up to February 22, 2023, using the search terms "Computer Vision Syndrome" and "COVID-19". Three authors independently performed study selection, quality assessment, and data extraction, and the Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument was used to evaluate study quality. Heterogeneity was assessed using the statistical test I², and the R version 4.2.3 program was used for statistical analysis.

Results

A total of 192 studies were retrieved, of which 18 were included in the final meta-analysis. The total sample included 10,337 participants from 12 countries. The combined prevalence of computer vision syndrome was 74% (95% CI: 66, 81). Subgroup analysis based on country revealed a higher prevalence of computer vision syndrome in Pakistan (99%, 95% CI: 97, 100) and a lower prevalence in Turkey (48%, 95% CI: 44, 52). In addition, subgroup analysis based on study subjects showed a prevalence of 82% (95% CI: 74, 89) for computer vision syndrome in non-students and 70% (95% CI: 60, 80) among students.

Conclusion

According to the study, 74% of the participants experienced computer vision syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given this finding, it is essential to implement preventive and therapeutic measures to reduce the risk of developing computer vision syndrome and improve the quality of life of those affected.

Trial registration

The protocol for this systematic review and meta-analysis was registered in the international registry of systematic reviews, the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), with registration number CRD42022345965.

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Title: Prevalence of computer vision syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Darwin A. León-Figueroa
Joshuan J. Barboza
Abdelmonem Siddiq
Ranjit Sah
Mario J. Valladares-Garrido
Suraj Adhikari
Edwin Aguirre-Milachay
Sanjit Sah
Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: COVID-19
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17636-5

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