Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Association with Psychological Disorders Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia

IF 2.8 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Psychology Research and Behavior Management Pub Date : 2024-07-22 DOI:10.2147/prbm.s466605

Amani M Alqarni, Leila A Boubshait, Dana Ahmed Alnufaily, Sajidah J Alalwan, Hassn Reda Al Fardan, Marwah Foud Alabdulmhsin, Malak Abdulrahman Alotaibi, Nadeen A Boubshait

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Abstract

Background: Internet addiction is increasing worldwide. Internet addiction (IA) refers to excessive Internet usage in an uncontrolled and time-consuming manner, causing loss of time and disruption of daily life. However, the prevalence of IA may vary according to age, sex, and ethnicity, and is more prevalent among college students. There is a strong link between problematic Internet usage and an increased risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and depression symptoms. Medical students were chosen for this study due to their unique stressors, including rigorous academic demands, extensive study hours, and clinical practice requirements. It is critical to address behavioral addictions and their psychological effects in this group, as they are linked to the future quality of healthcare provision compared with their non-medical peers.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) in medical students and explore their correlation with the medical students’ PTSD and Patient Health Questionnaire − 9 (PHQ9) scores.
Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted including 506 medical students in the second year of medical school up to internship year at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU) between June 2021 and January 2022. The questionnaire consisted of consent forms, sociodemographic data, and screening tools for PTSD, the GPIU, and PHQ-9.
Results: The prevalence of problematic internet usage (PIU) was 30.6% in the sample group. Students with moderate-to-moderately severe PTSD were 1.7 times more likely to have PIU OR (95% CI): 1.7 (1.091, 2.879). Students with moderate to severe depression were 2.2 times more likely to have PIU OR (95% CI); 2.2 (1.333, 3.950).Having a Saudi nationality, lower income, and being single was significantly associated with PIU.
Conclusion: Single Saudi medical students with lower income are at risk of developing more problematic internet use. Especially those who score moderate to high on PTSD and PHQ-9 scales.

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沙特阿拉伯医学生网络成瘾的普遍程度及其与心理障碍的关系

背景在全球范围内，网络成瘾现象日益增多。网络成瘾（IA）是指无节制地过度使用互联网，耗费大量时间，造成时间损失，影响日常生活。然而，网瘾的发生率会因年龄、性别和种族而异，在大学生中更为普遍。有问题地使用互联网与创伤后应激障碍 PTSD 和抑郁症状的患病风险增加之间存在密切联系。之所以选择医学生作为研究对象，是因为他们面临着独特的压力，包括严格的学术要求、大量的学习时间和临床实践要求。与非医学生相比，医学生的行为成瘾及其心理影响关系到未来医疗服务的质量，因此解决这一群体的行为成瘾及其心理影响问题至关重要：估算医学生中问题性网络使用（PIU）的发生率，并探讨其与医学生创伤后应激障碍和患者健康问卷-9（PHQ9）得分的相关性：在 2021 年 6 月至 2022 年 1 月期间，对伊玛目阿卜杜勒拉赫曼-本-费萨尔大学（IAU）医学院二年级至实习年级的 506 名医学生进行了横断面在线调查。问卷包括同意书、社会人口学数据、创伤后应激障碍筛查工具、GPIU和PHQ-9：结果：在样本组中，问题性网络使用（PIU）的发生率为 30.6%。患有中度至中度严重创伤后应激障碍的学生出现 PIU 的可能性是其他学生的 1.7 倍，OR (95% CI)：1.7 (1.091, 2.879)。患有中度至重度抑郁症的学生发生 PIU 的可能性是其他学生的 2.2 倍，OR 值（95% CI）为 2.2 (1.333, 3.950)：结论：收入较低的沙特籍单身医学生有可能出现更多使用互联网的问题。结论：收入较低的沙特籍单身医学生有更多使用问题互联网的风险，尤其是那些在创伤后应激障碍和 PHQ-9 量表中得分中等或较高的学生。

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Psychology Research and Behavior Management Multiple-

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4.50

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4.70%

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341

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16 weeks

期刊介绍： Psychology Research and Behavior Management is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the science of psychology and its application in behavior management to develop improved outcomes in the clinical, educational, sports and business arenas. Specific topics covered in the journal include: -Neuroscience, memory and decision making -Behavior modification and management -Clinical applications -Business and sports performance management -Social and developmental studies -Animal studies The journal welcomes submitted papers covering original research, clinical studies, surveys, reviews and evaluations, guidelines, expert opinion and commentary, case reports and extended reports.

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