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Association between Smartphone Addiction and Breathing Pattern in Sedentary Young College-Going Students - A
I K Shah1, A Kumar1, S Rajasekar1
1Institute of Physiotherapy, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
|December 4, 2023
Summary
Excessive smartphone use does not appear to affect breathing patterns in young adults. This study found no significant association between smartphone addiction and altered respiratory function in college students.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Global increase in smartphone usage.
- Potential for altered cervicothoracic biomechanics impacting respiratory function.
- Need to investigate the link between smartphone use and breathing patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the association between excessive smartphone use and breathing patterns.
- Focus on sedentary young college students.
- Investigate potential respiratory muscle and diaphragm function changes.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 230 participants.
- Smartphone Addiction Scale questionnaire used for screening.
- Breathing patterns assessed via SEBQ, MARM, breath-holding test, and capnography.
Main Results:
- Spearman rank correlation used to analyze data.
- No statistically significant association found between smartphone-addicted and non-addicted groups.
- Breathing patterns remained unaffected by smartphone usage levels.
Conclusions:
- Excessive smartphone use is not associated with altered breathing patterns.
- Findings suggest no direct impact on respiratory function from smartphone addiction.
- Further research may explore other health implications.
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