Smartphone addiction and depression among health sciences students during COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies indicate an increasing prevalence of depression among university students worldwide. Besides, university students are more likely to excessively use smartphones, making them more susceptible to smartphone addiction. Pandemic conditions can also have negative effects on mental health. Thus, this study aims to investigate the frequency of depression among university students during COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The study population for this mixed-method research, which includes both qualitative and quantitative components, consists of students studying health sciences at a state university in Istanbul, Türkiye. No sample was selected for the quantitative data collection; instead, it was aimed to reach the entire population. Sociodemographic characteris

SUBMITTER: Ay MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656850 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature