Table 5.

Logistic regression results for the most commonly reported visual symptoms and monitor ergonomics among university employees (N = 231), Jordan, September 2019–January 2020

Monitor ergonomics/placement	Logistic regression for visual symptom
	tired eyes		itchy eyes		teary eyes
	OR	95% CI	OR	95% CI	OR	95% CI
Glare (from windows, lights) is not reflected on the screen
yes	1		1		1
no	4.36***	2.27–8.45	2.71**	1.46–5.03	2.10*	1.17–3.67
The top of the screen is at or below the eye level so the user can read it without bending his/her head or neck down/back
yes	1		1		1
no	1.84	0.79–4.3	2.87*	1.29–6.39	1.51	0.77–2.95
Monitor position is directly in front of the user, so the user does not have to twist his/her head or neck
yes	1		1		1
no	1.45	0.53–3.91	1.32	0.56–3.14	1.30	0.60–2.85
Monitor distance (generally arm length) allows the user to read without leaning his/her head, neck or trunk forward or backward
yes	1		1		1
no	3.88**	1.4–10.5	5.12***	2.28–8.68	2.37*	1.05–5.37

^*p < 0.05;

^**p < 0.01;

^***p < 0.001.