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Faisal Ahmed Dakheel-Allah Alghamdi1, Faisal Ahmed Ghanim Alghamdi1, Abdullah Abusulaiman1
1Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
|June 19, 2024
Summary
Gaming addiction is prevalent among medical students, with abnormal gamers experiencing significantly poorer sleep quality compared to their peers. This highlights a critical link between excessive gaming and sleep disturbances in this population.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Video gaming's potential negative health impacts, including sleep disorders, require further investigation.
- Understanding the prevalence of gaming addiction and its association with sleep quality among medical students is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of gaming addiction among medical students.
- To assess the association between gaming addiction and poor sleep quality in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was administered to medical students.
- The survey utilized the 7-item Gaming Addiction Scale (GAS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
- Participants were categorized as normal, engaged, problematic, or addicted gamers based on GAS scores.
Main Results:
- 38.8% of participants were classified as abnormal gamers (engaged, problematic, or addicted).
- Abnormal gamers exhibited significantly poorer sleep quality (92%) compared to normal gamers (80.3%).
- Addicted gamers reported increased reliance on sleep medication and longer sleep onset latency.
Conclusions:
- Abnormal gaming is common among medical students.
- A strong association exists between abnormal gaming and poor sleep quality in this population.
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