ReviewIndian journal of psychiatry2025
Prevalence of smartphone addiction among undergraduate medical students in India- A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Smartphone addiction is an emerging public health issue worldwide, affecting individuals across age groups, including undergraduate medical (MBBS) students. Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of smartphone addiction among MBBS students in India and to explore variations based on the demographic, regional, and methodological factors. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Embase for studies published up to October 01, 2024, following a PROSPERO-registered protocol (CRD42024607941). Studies reporting the prevalence of smartphone addiction among MBBS students in India were included. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed quality using the joanna brings institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist. Meta-analysis was performed using R version 4.4.2 (2024-10-31 ucrt). Single arcsine transformation with maximum likelihood estimator was used for pooled prevalence calculation. Subgroup analyses examined differences based on the geographic region, sampling method, academic year, and type of scale used. Meta-regression assessed the influence of potential moderators. Leave one out sensitivity analysis was conducted. Publication bias was evaluated using Doi plot and luis furuya- kanamori (LFK) index. Results: Twenty-four studies were included in the analysis. The pooled prevalence of smartphone addiction among MBBS students was 60% (95% CI 45% to 73%; number of studies = 24), with high heterogeneity (I² = 99.4%, Conclusion: The high prevalence of smartphone addiction among Indian MBBS students underscores the need for targeted awareness, preventive strategies, and support systems within medical institutions. Addressing this issue is critical to safeguard students' mental health and academic performance.
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