Exploring the association between sleep quality, internet addiction, and related factors among adolescents in Dakshinkali Municipality, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor sleep quality and internet addiction are significant issues affecting adolescents globally, and Nepal is no exception. Several studies have independently assessed the prevalence and associated factors of poor sleep quality and internet addiction among Nepali adolescents and youth, but the relationship between sleep-related attributes and internet addiction remains unexplored. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and contributing factors of poor sleep quality and internet addiction along with the relationship between sleep quality-related attributes and internet addiction.

Material and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 243 adolescents of Dakshinkali Municipality, Nepal. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Young's Internet Addiction Test

SUBMITTER: Acharya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753655 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature