Nomophobia: Prevalence and severity among Indian medical students - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing dependence on smartphones for social interactions and learning has raised concerns about the psychological consequences of excessive usage, and nomophobia is one such concern.

Aim

This review study and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of nomophobia among Indian medical students.

Methods

After a thorough search of the databases PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and EBSCO, the researchers found 77 studies. The processes of study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias evaluation were carried out by two independent reviewers. The statewise subgroups analysis was done, and heterogeneity was detected using sensitivity analysis using R programming. The study protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024610302).

Results

The anal

SUBMITTER: Mudgal SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12118790 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature