The Relationship between Cellphone Usage on the Physical and Mental Wellbeing of University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159352
• Publication Date: 2022-08-01T03:37:29Z
• Authors: Muhammad Daniyal; Syed Fahad Javaid; Ali Hassan; Moien A. B. Khan
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Neck pain

(1) Background: The study aims to examine the use of cell phones on physical and mental health status their impact personality among university students. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. association variables with demographic examined Pearson’s correlation χ2-test. binary logistic regression model further used predict probabilities negative due excessive phones. (3) Results: total 400 participants participated mean age 24.45 ± 3.45 years. average eye strain more in High phone users HCPU than LCPU that difference significant p = 0.000. neck pain (HCPU) Low (LCPU) there between two groups 0.006. weight gain Considering back pain, found as compared statistical at 0.027. Cell usage significantly correlated (r 0.577, 0.000), 0.543, 0.611, 0.423, depression 0.430, loneliness −0.276, 0.002), mood disorder 0.608, 0.000). Eye strain, observed LCPU. felt they gained when respondents group. changes feeling low LCPU, while group lonelier (4) Conclusions: highlights excess effects wellbeing. Based results, it is recommended activities alternative minimize should be planned for Public policy makers stakeholder need address ill through novel policies., especially young students, alternatives reduce activities.