Impact of problematic mobile phone use and insufficient physical activity on depression symptoms: a college-based follow-up study

Xie, Haibo; Tao, Shuman; Zhang, Yukun; Tao, Fangbiao; Wu, Xiaoyan

doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7873-z

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“…Nevertheless, the present study extends our knowledge of smartphone exposure towards self-reported symptoms' severity as perceived by the medical students in addition to the available evidence of smartphones affecting psychological health (13,15,24,50,51).…”

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Smartphone Usage and Pattern on Self-reported Symptoms Among Medical Students in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Kamaruddin

Nawi

2020

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Background Smartphone ubiquitous has become profound especially during 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) lockdown period. It is worth considering the influence on users’ health symptoms, which extend beyond the realm of communication. Prior research suggests smartphone’s usage and pattern correlated with self-reported symptoms from different countries. Hence, this research aimed to evaluate the smartphone usage and pattern, also its association on self-reported symptoms among medical students in Malaysia, which occurred during COVID-19 lockdown implementation. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, with 252 medical students enrolled in the study at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) using proportionate stratified random sampling. Sociodemographic, socioeconomic characteristics, smartphone usage and pattern also self-reported symptoms were derived from the self-administered questionnaire. Student’s t-test, Pearson’s Chi Square and Pearson’s correlation were used to determine the association of factors (sociodemographic, socioeconomic status and academic performance) on smartphone usage and pattern. Simple and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) were performed to seek the main factor contributing to the association of smartphone usage and pattern on self-reported symptoms. Results Smartphone usage SAS-M score was 101.43 (25.15). Smartphone pattern revealed an average of 7 years owning a smartphone, make or receive calls about 32 minutes per day and spend around 4 hours per day other than calls, and the participants equally use their smartphone for entertainment (50%) and non-entertainment (50%) purposes. They have about one extra device besides their smartphone and usually would first use their smartphone within 15 minutes after wake-up in the morning. Employed father status (Adj. ß = 7.431, 95% CI: 3.069, 11.793) and entertainment (Adj. ß = 4.211, 95% CI: 0.460, 7.962) as most personally relevant smartphone function are the significant main predictors for self-reported symptoms after controlling other factors. Conclusions These results suggest that father’s occupation and entertainment function of smartphone pattern affect self-reported symptoms among medical students in the setting of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Parents’ active participation is crucial from early childhood education on proper ways to utilise smartphones, also having support system on seeking various ways of entertainment. Public campaigns promoting awareness on proper way of utilising smartphone to avoid the tendency of smartphone addiction are essential.

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confidence: 76%

Smartphone Usage and Pattern on Self-reported Symptoms Among Medical Students in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Kamaruddin

Nawi

2020

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“…As we know, several studies showed the existence of the relationship between PA and suicidality. A study found the level of physical activity was associated with suicide attempt among 74,186 South Korean adolescents, and the result showed gender differences [19]. In our study, there was no signi cance gender differences for low PA students showed higher rates of suicidality.…”

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“…Multiple studies have shown that the rate of PMPU in adolescents is 6.3%-26% [14][15][16][17][18]. Thus far, the interaction effects between PA and PMPU on college students' mental health has been concerned [19]. A substantial body of research has demonstrated signi cant independent effects between low physical activity (LPA) and problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) on suicidality [20][21][22].…”

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Interaction between Physical Activity and Problematic Mobile Phone Use on suicidality in Chinese College Students

Xie

Zhu

et al. 2020

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Background Previous research has found a relationship between problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and suicidality. However, few studies have examined the interaction effects between low physical activity (PA) and PMPU on suicidality among college students. This study aimed to examine the interactions of PA and PMPU and their impact on suicidality in a school-based sample among Chinese college students. Methods Analysis is based on date from two university in China, which recruited 4,787 participants. Binomial logistic regression models were used to explore the associations of PA, PMPU with suicidal ideation and suicide attempt, as well as the interaction of PA and PMPU with suicidality. Results The prevalence of suicide attempt and suicidal ideation were 3.5% and 7.2%, respectively. Low PA was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR = 3.48, 95%CI: 2.52–4.81) and suicidal ideation (OR = 1.90, 95%CI: 1.46–2.46). PMPU was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR = 3.65, 95%CI: 2.66–5.01) and suicidal ideation (OR = 2.83, 95%CI: 2.25–3.54). Interaction analysis indicated that low PA and PMPU were interactively associated with suicide attempt (OR = 9.51, 95%CI: 6.15–14.73, P < 0.001), RERI = 4.85(1.20–8.50), AP = 0.51(0.29–0.73), SI = 2.32(1.34–4.04). There was no additive interaction effects between PA and PMPU on suicidal ideation. Conclusions The findings reveals that the intervention programs of suicide attempt should consider the students PA levels and PMPU.

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“…As we know, several studies showed the existence of the relationship between PA and suicidality. A study found the level of physical activity was associated with suicide attempt among 74,186 South Korean adolescents, and the result showed a gender difference [19]. In our study, students reported low PA showed higher rates of suicidality, but there were no gender differences.…”

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confidence: 40%

“…Multiple studies have shown that the rate of PMPU in adolescents is 6.3%-26% [14][15][16][17][18]. Thus far, the interaction effects between PA and PMPU on college students' mental health has been concerned [19]. A substantial body of researches has demonstrated signi cant independent effects between low physical activity (LPA) and problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) on suicidality [20][21][22].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interaction between Physical Activity and Problematic Mobile Phone Use on Suicidality in Chinese College Students

Xie

Zhu

et al. 2020

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Background: Previous researches have found a relationship between problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and suicidality. However, few studies have examined the interaction effects between low physical activity (PA) and PMPU on suicidality among college students. This study aimed to examine the interactions of PA and PMPU and their impacts on suicidality in a school-based sample among Chinese college students. Methods: Analysis was based on data from two universities in China, which recruited 4,787 participants. Binary logistic regression models were used to explore the associations of PA, PMPU with suicidal ideation and suicide attempt, as well as the interactions of PA and PMPU on suicidality. Results: The prevalence of suicide attempt and suicidal ideation were 3.5% and 7.2%, respectively. Low PA was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR=3.48, 95%CI: 2.52-4.81) and suicidal ideation (OR=1.90, 95%CI: 1.46-2.46). PMPU was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR=3.65, 95%CI: 2.66-5.01) and suicidal ideation (OR=2.83, 95%CI: 2.25-3.54). Interaction analysis indicated that low PA and PMPU were interactively associated with suicide attempt (OR=9.51, 95%CI: 6.15-14.73), RERI=4.85(1.20-8.50), AP=0.51(0.29-0.73), SI=2.32(1.34-4.04). There were no additive interaction effects between PA and PMPU on suicidal ideation.Conclusions: The findings reveal that PA levels and PMPU should be considered in the intervention programs of suicide attempt among college students.

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Impact of problematic mobile phone use and insufficient physical activity on depression symptoms: a college-based follow-up study

Cited by 35 publications

References 39 publications

Smartphone Usage and Pattern on Self-reported Symptoms Among Medical Students in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Smartphone Usage and Pattern on Self-reported Symptoms Among Medical Students in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Interaction between Physical Activity and Problematic Mobile Phone Use on suicidality in Chinese College Students

Interaction between Physical Activity and Problematic Mobile Phone Use on Suicidality in Chinese College Students

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