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ArticleBMC psychiatry2024

Prevalence of mobile phone addiction and poor mental health, and factors associated with mental health among medical students in Southeast Iran.

Neda Malek Mohammadi, Fatemeh Rezaeisharif, Nahid Bagheri, Hamideh Taheri Olyayie, Mohammad Sharifi, Hamid Sharifi

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Neda Malek MohammadiHIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO Collaborating Center for HIV Surveillance, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Fatemeh RezaeisharifDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Nahid BagheriDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Hamideh Taheri OlyayieDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Mohammad SharifiHIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO Collaborating Center for HIV Surveillance, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Hamid SharifiHIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO Collaborating Center for HIV Surveillance, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. sharifihami@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMobile phone addiction is on the rise among various populations, particularly among the younger generations. This phenomenon can significantly impact various aspects of life, particularly mental health. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of mobile phone addiction and mental health, as well as the associated factors of mental health among medical students in southeast Iran in 2023.

methodsUsing stratified sampling, 365 students from the Kerman University of Medical Sciences were included from May to June 2023. The data collection tool comprised a questionnaire assessing general health (GHQ-28), mobile phone addiction, and social support. Logistic regression was used to examine the associated factors of mental health.

resultsThe prevalence of mobile phone addiction and poor mental health among students was 46.6% (95% Confidence Intervals [CI]: 41.4; 51.7) and 52.9% (95% CI: 47.7; 57.9), respectively. The results of the multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that individuals with mobile phone addiction had higher odds of experiencing a poor mental health situation (Adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] = 2.01; 95% CI: 1.30, 3.09). Conversely, participants with higher social support scores were less likely to have poor health (aOR = 0.95; 95% CI: 0.94, 0.97).

conclusionWe found a high prevalence of mobile phone addiction. Considering the association between mobile phone addiction and mental health, it is necessary to prevent the complications and risks caused by mobile phone addiction; it requires educational planning, counseling, and behavior among vulnerable students.

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Behavior, AddictiveCell PhoneStudents, MedicalAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIranMaleMental DisordersMental HealthPrevalenceSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultIranMedical studentMental healthMobile phone addictionPrevalence

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