The online learning experience and reported headaches associated with screen exposure time among Saudi health sciences students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health issue and has significantly impacted university education. As a result, learning methods have been shifted to be delivered through online learning. Online learning has increased reliance on computer screens, which can cause visual discomfort and may cause or exacerbate headaches due to prolonged screen exposure. However, time spent using electronic devices has not yet been examined in relation to the online learning experience.

Purpose

This study assessed the online learning experiences and reported headaches associated with screen exposure time among health sciences university students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among a convenience sample of 353 students at Saudi University. Online learni

SUBMITTER: Abou Hashish EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8972681 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature