Effect of mobile phone overuse on health of medical students

Sarkar, T. K.; Taneja, Neha; Jana, Pulak Kumar; Gupta, Sujata; Dalal, Rayan; Dasgupta, Rahul; Halder, Rishaba; Adhikary, Mrinmoy

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2019.0516506122018

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“…Blue light emitted from screen can disrupt circadian rhythms, potentially impacting overall health. [2][3][4] It also causes problems of depression and weight gain. Addiction to scrolling continuously on mobile at night is spoiling the health of the youth.…”

Section: Smartphone Addiction: An Overviewmentioning

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“…Of students, 43% experienced medical problems, with majority reporting a lack of concentration as the most common issue duration of mobile phone usage showed a positive association with development of medical problems. 2 According to a survey conducted by physicians in Jaipur during the pandemic and reported the Times of India, 70.7% of students reported behavioral issues, 40% reported carelessness and interruption in daily routines while 17% suffered from reduced attention span and lack of concentration accompanied by a significant increase in anxiety, physical ailments, headaches, etc. Studies have established links between MPA and anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.…”

Section: Smartphone Addiction: An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Excessive phone use can disrupt sleep patterns, guiding to decreased alertness and cognitive function. 2,3…”

Section: Smartphone Addiction: An Overviewmentioning

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“…Excessive smartphone use has been linked to increased feelings of loneliness and social isolation. 2,3 Presently in the status quo, around 66% of respondents are afraid of being left out without their phones.20% of individuals would prefer to have no shoes for a week instead of no phone. The 87% of mobile users check their phones within an hour of waking up or going to bed.…”

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Smartphone addiction: impact on health and well-being

Gupta,

Singh,

Krishak

2024

Int J Community Med Public Health

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This study explores the increasing prevalence and negative impacts of excessive smartphone use. It emphasizes the detrimental effects on academic performance, mental health, and physical well-being, highlighting the need for intervention strategies. The review aims to summarize evidence demonstrating the significant influence of smartphone addiction on dietary behavior and lifestyle, as well as the complex interplay between mobile phone usage patterns and mental health outcomes. The document suggests that mindfulness practices, self-reflection, and seeking professional help can be effective strategies to combat smartphone addiction. Through a systematic literature search using databases like Google Scholar, NIH, and PubMed, the review gathers information on smartphone addiction's effects on health, academics, and adolescence. The conclusion calls for longitudinal studies to track the long-term impact of smartphone usage on academic performance and overall well-being. It recommends identifying at-risk groups for intervention and promoting responsible smartphone usage to prevent adverse effects. Overall, the document underscores the importance of understanding the factors contributing to smartphone addiction and implementing measures to foster genuine human interactions, balance technology use, and mitigate the hazards of smartphone addiction among adolescents.

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Section: Smartphone Addiction: An Overviewmentioning

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“…Excessive phone use can disrupt sleep patterns, guiding to decreased alertness and cognitive function. 2,3…”

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Smartphone addiction: impact on health and well-being

Gupta,

Singh,

Krishak

2024

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…Students' sound health is negatively impacted by excessive smartphone use. Students with uneasy health and lack of concentration (Sarkar et al, 2019) do poorly in academic tasks, and their thinking power, problem-solving capacity, and decision-making ability decrease day by day. Depression, suicidal tendencies, and social distance are increasing (WHO, 2023).…”

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Assessment of the Excessive Rehearses of Smartphones Affected Symptoms on Sound Health of University Students in Bangladesh

Huda,

Sabur,

Rahman

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The usage of smartphone is increasing rapidly, and it is treated as a symbol of status among the young generation, especially university students. The study is conducted to determine symptoms of excessive use of smartphones on university students’ sound health. Among 350 students of Accounting and Information Systems (AIS), 289 voluntarily responded to answer the close-ended questionnaire with a five-point Likert Scale. To test and analyze the collected data, Cronbach’s Alpha, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, correlation analysis, factor analysis, and regression analysis are applied with the help of SPSS v25. The eye problem, physically uncomfortable, decreased academic performance, headaches, frustration, abstaining from indoor/outdoor games, physical exercise, and woes in family bonding have a significant correlation with the health conditions of the students and a significant impact on the dependent variable indicating abstaining from gaming, headache, and frustration are liable for overall uneasy feelings. Proper authorities should formulate effective policies to engage the students in different types of indoor and outdoor games, extra-curricular activities like debating, cultural programs (such as singing, playing, and dancing), quiz competitions, science fairs, and job fairs for improving mental health as well as physical activities.

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Effect of mobile phone overuse on health of medical students

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Smartphone addiction: impact on health and well-being

Smartphone addiction: impact on health and well-being

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