Department of Statistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan.
Health and Wellness Research Group, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 30;19(15):9352. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159352.
(1) Background: The study aims to examine the use of cell phones on physical and mental health status and their impact on personality among university students. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. The association of physical and mental health variables with the demographic variables was examined using Pearson's correlation and χ-test. The binary logistic regression model was further used to predict the probabilities of negative impact on personality due to excessive use of cell phones. (3) Results: A total of 400 participants participated with a mean age of 24.45 ± 3.45 years. The average eye strain was more in High cell phone users HCPU than in LCPU and that difference was significant = 0.000. The average neck pain was more in (HCPU) than Low cell phone users (LCPU) and there was a significant difference between the two groups with = 0.006. The average weight gain was more in HCPU than LCPU and that difference was significant = 0.000. Considering back pain, back pain was found more in HCPU as compared to LCPU with a statistical difference at = 0.027. Cell phone usage significantly correlated with eye strain (r = 0.577, = 0.000), neck pain (r = 0.543, = 0.000), back pain (r = 0.611, = 0.000), weight gain (r = 0.423, = 0.000), depression (r = 0.430, = 0.000), loneliness (r = -0.276, = 0.002), and mood disorder (r = 0.608, = 0.000). Eye strain, neck pain, and back pain was observed more in HCPU than in LCPU. HCPU felt they gained more weight when compared to the respondents in the LCPU group. HCPU felt more changes in mood and feeling low when compared to the LCPU, while LCPU group felt more lonelier when compared to the HCPU group. (4) Conclusions: The study highlights a significant association between excess use of cell phones and negative effects on physical and mental health wellbeing. Based on the results, it is recommended that more physical activities and alternative to minimize cell phone usage should be planned for the students. Public health policy makers and stakeholder need to address the ill effects of excessive use of cell phones through novel policies., especially young students, and alternatives to reduce their cell phone activities.
（1）背景：本研究旨在探讨大学生手机使用与身心健康状况及其对人格的影响。（2）方法：采用横断面研究方法，使用半结构式问卷进行调查。采用 Pearson 相关检验和卡方检验分析身心健康变量与人口统计学变量的相关性。进一步采用二元逻辑回归模型预测手机过度使用对人格产生负面影响的概率。（3）结果：共有 400 名参与者，平均年龄为 24.45±3.45 岁。高手机使用率组（HCPU）的平均眼疲劳程度高于低手机使用率组（LCPU），差异有统计学意义（ = 0.000）。HCPU 的平均颈部疼痛程度高于 LCPU，两组间差异有统计学意义（ = 0.006）。HCPU 的平均体重增加程度高于 LCPU，差异有统计学意义（ = 0.000）。考虑到背痛，HCPU 的背痛发生率高于 LCPU，差异有统计学意义（ = 0.027）。手机使用率与眼疲劳（r = 0.577， = 0.000）、颈部疼痛（r = 0.543， = 0.000）、背痛（r = 0.611， = 0.000）、体重增加（r = 0.423， = 0.000）、抑郁（r = 0.430， = 0.000）、孤独感（r = -0.276， = 0.002）和情绪障碍（r = 0.608， = 0.000）呈显著正相关。HCPU 组的眼疲劳、颈部疼痛和背痛发生率高于 LCPU 组。与 LCPU 组相比，HCPU 组的受访者认为自己体重增加更多。与 LCPU 组相比，HCPU 组的情绪和情绪低落的感觉变化更多，而 LCPU 组的孤独感更强。（4）结论：本研究强调了手机过度使用与身心健康不良影响之间存在显著关联。基于研究结果，建议为学生制定更多的体育活动和替代方案，以减少手机使用。公共卫生政策制定者和利益相关者需要通过新政策来解决手机过度使用的不良影响，特别是针对年轻学生，并提供替代方案来减少他们的手机活动。
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