Online activities as risk factors for Problematic internet use among students in Bahir Dar University, North West Ethiopia: A hierarchical regression model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Problematic internet use (PIU) among youth has become a public health concern. Previous studies identified socio-demographic background risk factors for PIU. The effects of online activities on youth PIU behavior are not well investigated.

Methods

This cross-sectional study assessed the roles of online activities for PIU behavior of undergraduate students in Bahir Dar University, North West Ethiopia. Data were collected from 812 randomly selected regular program students recruited from 10 departments. Respondents completed a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Hierarchical logistic regression models were used for analyses.

Results

The results indicated that social networking (75.5%), entertainment (73.6%), academic works (70.9%), and online gaming (21.6%)

SUBMITTER: Asrese K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7485847 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature