NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence and determinants of work-related ocular symptoms among dentists of Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Authors : Taslima Rafique, Fahima Nasrin Eva, Md. Shah Fattehullah Bhuyan, Shourov Barua, Jyotie Malakar, Arpita Biswangree, Dilruba Alam Chowdhury, Tasin Afrose, Parikshit Dutta, Jannatun Nahar, Disha Mony Dey, Sreshtha Chowdhury, Mohammad Azmain Iktidar, Simanta Roy, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: PLOS One | Volume Number: 20 | Publication Year : 2025 | Issue Number: 12 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: PLOS (Public Library of Science) | |
| Pages : e0336159 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG5 Gender Equality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities and decent job creation Protect labour rights, promote safe workplaces |
| Impact statement: This study reveals a high prevalence of ocular symptoms among Bangladeshi dentists, including itching (46.85%), blurring (41.1%), and eye pain (40.7%), and identifies extended work hours and smoking as major risk factors. By demonstrating that routine eye checkups and longer breaks (over 20 minutes) significantly reduce these odds, the research provides a critical foundation for occupational health policies aimed at protecting the visual health of the dental workforce. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Eyes, Ophthalmology, Pain, Vision, Pruritus, Medical risk factors, Behavioral and social aspects of health, Smoking habits |
