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The Relationship Between Internet Addiction and Sleep Disturbance Among Health Sciences Students From Two
Meshal M Zuraie1, Meshal R Alotaibi1, Alaa M Alzamil2,1
1Psychiatry, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Internet addiction significantly impacts sleep quality in health sciences students. Moderate-to-severe internet users reported poorer sleep than normal users, highlighting the need for healthy internet use interventions.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Sleep Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Internet addiction (IA) is a compulsive disorder affecting social interactions, academic performance, and sleep quality.
- Health sciences students are a vulnerable population due to academic demands and digital engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between internet addiction and sleep disturbances.
- To assess sleep quality among health sciences students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 400 health sciences students in Riyadh.
- Utilized Young's Internet Addiction Test (YIAT) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
- Statistical analysis included chi-square, Fisher's exact, and Mann-Whitney U tests (p<0.05 significant).
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between internet addiction and poor sleep quality (p<0.05).
- 88.5% of moderate-to-severe internet users experienced poor sleep compared to 74.2% of normal users.
Conclusions:
- Promoting healthy internet use habits is crucial for improving sleep quality among students.
- Further research is needed to explore other contributing factors to sleep disturbances in this population.
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