ArticleSultan Qaboos University medical journal2019
Internet Use and Addiction Among Medical Students in Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to measure the prevalence of Internet use and addiction and determine its association with gender, academic performance and health among medical students.
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2017 and April 2018 at the College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. The validated Internet Addiction Test questionnaire was distributed by simple random methods to medical students (N = 216) in the pre-clinical phase (first-, second- and third-years). A chi-square test was used to determine significant relationships between Internet use and addiction and gender, academic performance and health.
resultsA total of 209 student completed the questionnaire (response rate: 96.8%) and the majority (57.9%) were male. In total, 12.4% were addicted to the Internet and 57.9 had the potential to become addicted. Females were more frequent Internet users than males (
conclusionInternet addiction among medical students at Qassim University was very high, with addiction affecting academic performance and psychological well-being. Suitable interventional and preventive measures are needed for proper Internet use to protect students' mental and physical health.
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