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Visual acuity and internet addiction in mining drivers during confinement due to Covid 19 at the Galeno Moquegua Clinic in 2020
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2024-08-10) Callo Velez, Andree Jefferson; Avilés Gonzaga, Roberto Carlos
Introduction: The increased use of electronic devices during lockdown exacerbated the incidence of "Screen Viewing Syndrome"; visual impairments represent the second leading cause of disability in Peru, affecting approximately 300,000 individuals with severe visual disabilities. In the context of mining, a key economic activity contributing about 9.5% of Peru's GDP, these visual health issues gain further relevance. Objective: To determine the relationship between internet addiction and visual acuity in mining drivers during the COVID-19 lockdown at the Galeno Moquegua Clinic in 2020. Methodology: The study population consisted of 1,150 mining workers at the Galeno Moquegua Clinic in 2020, from which a random sample of 288 clinical records was obtained. Results: Most drivers were male (96.18%) with an average age of 37.17 years (±8.12). Normal visual acuity was observed in 21.88%, and moderate visual acuity was seen in 0.69%. Hypothesis testing using the chi-square test of independence revealed that internet addiction is significantly associated with visual acuity (p < 0.001). No significant differences were found in gender distribution, driver type, or education level among the groups. Conclusion: Internet addiction is significantly associated with visual acuity levels in mining drivers during the COVID-19 lockdown at the Galeno Moquegua Clinic in 2020.