Published October 30, 2023
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Nomophobia, a disease linked to mobile phone addiction: A descriptive study among university students
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- 1. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sciences and Humanities (UCH), Lima, 15304, Peru.
- 2. Health Research Center, University of Sciences and Humanities (UCH), Lima, 15304, Peru.
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Objective: To determine the frequency of nomophobia and its associated factors among university students.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in the first academic period corresponding to 2023. The sample consisted of university students from three private universities located in the northern area of the city of Lima. The manifestations of nomophobia were measured with the Nomophobia Scale (NMP-Q).
Results: A total of 372 students of both sexes participated, with a median age of 22 years (Q1=20, Q3=29, IQR=9). Regarding frequency, 14.8% (n=55) had no nomophobia, 65.6% (n=244) were at risk of nomophobia, and 19.6% (n=73) were nomophobic. The manifestations of nomophobia, as well as the risk of nomophobia were mainly presented in students aged between 21 and 30 years, with a frequency of 50.7% (n=37) and 46.3% (n=113), respectively (p=0.029).
Conclusion: Nomophobia among university students is a frequent problem and mainly affects young adults in their third decade of life. It is important to promote self-care regarding the manifestations of nomophobia in the university community.
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