A Study On Prevalence Of Nomophobia And Its Effect On Depression, Anxiety And Stress Issues In Medical Students.

Abstract

Background: Nomophobia, or "no mobile phone phobia," is the fear of being without a mobile phone. As mobile phone usage increases, especially among young adults, concerns about its psychological impacts have risen. Medical students, due to their rigorous academic demands and reliance on mobile technology, may be particularly susceptible to nomophobia and its associated mental health effects.

Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of nomophobia among medical students and examine its correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress levels.

Methods: Medical students at [Name of University or Institution] participated in a cross-sectional survey. A total of individuals filled out a DASS-21 and Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) as part of a structured questionnaire. The associations between nomophobia and mental health markers were investigated using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and regression analysis.

Results: It was discovered that the frequency of nomophobia among medical students was %. Nomophobia scores were shown to be significantly correlated with levels of depression (r = [value], p < 0.05), anxiety (r = [value], p < 0.05), and stress (r = [value], p < 0.05). The results of the regression analysis showed that among medical students, nomophobia is a strong predictor of negative emotions such as despair, anxiety, and tension.

Conclusion: There has to be treatments to lessen the reliance on mobile phones because nomophobia is so common among medical students and is associated with higher rates of sadness, anxiety, and stress. To lessen the impact on mental health, there should be initiatives to teach people how to use mobile phones responsibly.