Association between internet addiction and musculoskeletal disorders in Iranian medical sciences students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The utilization of the Internet can lead to adverse outcomes in students' lives. Prolonged Internet usage may result in academic failure, an elevated risk of musculoskeletal problems, and the emergence of issues impacting the lives of students and their peers. This study aimed to explore the relationship between Internet addiction and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among students in the field of medical sciences.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 314 medical sciences students in Semnan, Iran, were assessed using the census sampling method. The participants' Internet addiction status and the presence of MSDs were determined through Young's Internet Addiction questionnaire and the Nordic self-report questionnaire, respectively. Data underwent analysis employi

SUBMITTER: Nochian MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11342478 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature