Nomophobia is Associated with Insomnia but Not with Age, Sex, BMI, or Mobile Phone Screen Size in Young Adults

Jahrami, Haitham; Rashed, M.G.; Al‐Rasheed, Maha; Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi; Saif, Zahra; Alhaj, Omar A.; BaHammam, Ahmed S.; Vitiello, Michael V.

doi:10.2147/nss.s335462

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“… Age = 41.48 years; Female % = 20.41%. 6 21 Jahrami et al 2021 [ 85 ] Bahrain n = 549; Population = General population. Age = 27.33 years; Female % = 53.92%.…”

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The prevalence and severity of insomnia symptoms during COVID-19: A global systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis

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“… Age = 41.48 years; Female % = 20.41%. 6 21 Jahrami et al 2021 [ 85 ] Bahrain n = 549; Population = General population. Age = 27.33 years; Female % = 53.92%.…”

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The prevalence and severity of insomnia symptoms during COVID-19: A global systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis

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“…Recent research showed that insomnia is associated with nomophobia, but not with age, gender, BMI or mobile phone screen size in young adults [ 64 ]. The research discussed variables that might be at play in the link between mobile device use and sleeplessness [ 64 ]. Blue light from smartphone displays, for example, interferes with the synthesis of melatonin, the master hormone that governs the circadian rhythm.…”

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“…GD is a mental health issue, which intricates relationships with specific health-related factors and well-being [ 65 ]. A recent study including 474 participants aged 18–66 years reported that age, attention problems and physical health problems significantly predicted GD [ 64 ]. Within our eSP group, it is possible that some players would meet the criteria for GD, and therefore they are likely to score highly on the NMP-Q and probably IAS.…”

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Symptoms of Nomophobia, Psychological Aspects, Insomnia and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study of ESports Players in Saudi Arabia

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(1) Background: ESports is a new trend of sports, which has gained considerable popularity worldwide. There is a scarcity of evidence that focuses on the lifestyle of ESports players (eSP) particularly on symptoms of nomophobia, level of anxiety, sleep quality, food consumption and physical activity. (2) Objective: to determine the prevalence and relationship between symptoms of nomophobia, psychological aspects, insomnia and physical activity of eSP in Saudi Arabia. (3) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between March and April 2021 using a convenient self-selection adult sample. A total of 893 (216 eSP vs. 677 non-eSP (NeSP)) participants aged over 18 years were included. All participants answered a seven-part validated questionnaire that included: (i) sociodemographic questions; (ii) a symptoms of nomophobia questionnaire; (iii) general anxiety disorder questions, (iv) an insomnia severity index, (v) an Internet addiction scale, (vi) the Yale food addiction scale 2.0 short form and (vii) an international physical activity questionnaire. (4) Results: Among the entire population, the prevalence of moderate to severe nomophobia, anxiety, insomnia, Internet addiction and low physical activity were 29.8%, 13.9%, 63.3%, 27% and 2.8%, respectively. The eSP and NeSP differed significantly in nomophobia scale, anxiety and insomnia values. Compared to NeSP, eSP had a higher level of severe nomophobia p = 0.003, a severe level of anxiety p = 0.025 and symptoms of insomnia p = 0.018. Except for food addiction and physical activity, a positive correlation was identified between symptoms of nomophobia, anxiety and insomnia among eSP. (5) Conclusion: This study reported high prevalence of nomophobia, anxiety and insomnia among eSP compared to NeSP.

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“…The COVID-19 epidemic expanded the use of electronic devices, particularly smartphones, as a method of reducing the negative consequences of social isolation and communicating with the rest of the world, all while preserving the necessity for social separation. As a result, the number of research documenting the negative impacts of excessive mobile device use on mental and physical health is continuously growing (50)(51)(52)(53)(54).…”

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The Prevalence of Psychological Distress and Its Relationship to Sleep Quality in Saudi Arabia's General Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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BackgroundWe aimed to examine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated mitigation measures on sleep quality and psychological distress in Saudi Arabia.MethodsSubjective sleep quality over the preceding 30 days was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). In addition, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) was used to assess the psychological distress.ResultsThe study included 836 participants. The median age was 28 years, 624 (74.64%) were females, and 158 (18.90%) were healthcare workers. Factors associated with poor sleep were recent changes in the sleep habits p = 0.004), anxiety or fear because of coronavirus news on social media p = 0.02), fear because there was no approved drug to treat COVID-19 p = 0.03), and unaware of the presence of chronic diseases p = 0.03). Female gender p = 0.02), fear or anxiety because of coronavirus news on social media p = 0.04), recent change in sleep habits (OR: 1.97 (1.15–3.39); p = 0.01), fear because there is no approved drug to treat COVID-19 p = 0.001), monthly income <1000 SR p = 0.01), and isolation p = 0.01) were associated with distress. PSQI and K10 scores were significantly correlated p < 0.001).ConclusionPoor sleep and psychological distress are common during the COVID-19 outbreak in Saudi Arabia. Identifying factors associated with poor sleep and psychological distress would help develop specific intervention programs that enhance mental health and sleep quality during pandemics.

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Nomophobia is Associated with Insomnia but Not with Age, Sex, BMI, or Mobile Phone Screen Size in Young Adults

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References 63 publications

The prevalence and severity of insomnia symptoms during COVID-19: A global systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis

The prevalence and severity of insomnia symptoms during COVID-19: A global systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis

Symptoms of Nomophobia, Psychological Aspects, Insomnia and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study of ESports Players in Saudi Arabia

The Prevalence of Psychological Distress and Its Relationship to Sleep Quality in Saudi Arabia's General Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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