TY - JOUR T1 - Internet Addiction a Global Concern: A Cross-Sectional Appraisal amongst Imminent Medical Doctors of National Defence University of Malaysia JF - Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine Y1 - 2019 A1 - Mainul Haque A1 - Abdullahi Rabiu Abubakar A1 - Isa Naina-Mohamed A1 - Nurfarhana Binti Saidin A1 - Nadia Iman Khairul Azhar KW - Apprehension KW - Compulsion KW - Dependence KW - Gadgets KW - Internet KW - Medical Student KW - Smart Phone KW - Technology KW - Young’s Internet Addiction Scale AB -

Background: Recent evolution in terms of technology and availability of the internet has brought several innovations that made work and access to information straightforward. Nonetheless, the danger of pathological internet addiction and its adverse consequences are frightening. Objectives: The primary goal of this research is to determine the level of internet addiction among undergraduate medical students at National Defence University, Malaysia. Methods: A structured questionnaire comprising of section A consisting of student demographic information and section B made up of Dr. Kimberly Young’s 20 items internet addiction test (IAT) in 5-point Likert’s scale. Internet addiction scores were classified based on Young’s scale. Results: The response rate obtained from this study was 89.6%. Out of the 224 respondents, only 4 (1.8%) were found to be regular internet users, 98 (43.8%) were established to be mild addicts, 110 (49.1%) were moderate addicts and finally, 12 (5.4%) were severe internet addicts. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean internet addiction score between males and females, with males having higher ratings. Conclusion: The prevalence of internet addiction among undergraduate medical students is high and needs to be controlled. As such, the use of the internet at colleges and universities may need to be regulated.

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