Table 2.
Comparison of the pattern of digital device use among medical and non-medical professionals during COVID-19 lockdown
| Parameters n, % | Medical Professionals (n=353) | Non-medical Professionals (n=347) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of devices used simultaneously | |||
| 1 | 224 (63.5) | 119 (34.3) | <0.001 |
| 2 | 115 (32.6) | 198 (57.1) | |
| >2 | 14 (4) | 30 (8.6) | |
| Duration spent on digital screen (hours per day) | |||
| <4 | 127 (35.9) | 65 (18.7) | <0.001 |
| ≥4 | 226 (64.1) | 282 (81.3) | |
| Duration spent on digital screen in dark (hours per day) | |||
| <4 | 291 (82.4) | 282 (81.3) | 0.17 |
| ≥4 | 62 (17.6) | 65 (18.7) | |
| Preferred level of screen brightness (in percentage) | |||
| <10 | 48 (13.6) | 54 (15.6) | 0.003 |
| 11-25 | 101 (28.6) | 68 (19.6) | |
| 26-50 | 122 (34.6) | 93 (26.8) | |
| 51-75 | 65 (18.4) | 105 (30.2) | |
| 76-100 | 17 (4.8) | 27 (7.8) | |
| Interval of taking breaks (in minutes) | |||
| ≤30 | 166 (47) | 146 (42) | 0.469 |
| 31-60 | 107 (30.3) | 128 (36.9) | |
| 61-90 | 38 (10.8) | 35 (10.1) | |
| 91-120 | 29 (8.2) | 26 (7.5) | |
| >120 | 13 (3.7) | 12 (3.5) | |