Internet addiction and sleep quality among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multinational cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of many people, including medical students. The present study explored internet addiction and changes in sleep patterns among medical students during the pandemic and assessed the relationship between them.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in seven countries, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guyana, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Sudan, using a convenience sampling technique, an online survey comprising demographic details, information regarding COVID-19, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT).

Results

In total, 2749 participants completed the questionnaire. Of the total, 67.6% scored above 30 in the IAT, suggesting the presence of an Internet

SUBMITTER: Tahir MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8570473 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature