A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON BEHAVIOR ASSOCIATED WITH MOBILE PHONE USAGE AND ITS EFFECT ON HEALTH AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN CHENNAI
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
[b]BACKGROUND: [/b]Mobile phone usage has created undeniable health problems. The purpose of the current study is to describe patterns of mobile phone usage and associated effects on health. [b]MATERIALS AND METHODS[/b]: The study questionnaire was administered to (n = 213) the Medical students of ACS Medical College which covered the socio-demographic profile, behavior patterns like repeated checking, midnight checking etc., benefits as well as health problems encountered due to mobile phone usage. [b]RESULTS:[/b] In Our study 213 students have participated with the mean age of 17.8 and 67% were females. As far as the behavioral pattern associated with mobile usage was concerned about 90% (192) study participants keep the mobile under the pillow or near the bed, 45% (96) of them frequently (at least once or twice) check the mobile for any missed calls or messages at midnight (in between sleep), 48.8% (104) of them were checking the mobile as soon they get up from the bed, 19.2% (41) were using during class hours, 25.4% (54) rest room usage, 35.7% (76) usage while driving and 56.3% (120) were using the mobile while it is in charging mode. Majority 137 (64.3%) have experienced health problems like headache, sleep disturbance, ear pain, irritability and (111) 52% of the students replied that they were addicted to mobile phones. [b]CONCLUSION[/b]: This study has explored that the young students have become addictive towards the mobile phone usage in spite of development of health problems and poor academic performance.
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Balaji Arumugam, Swapna Sachi, Saranya Nagalingam
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