Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescent School Attendees: A School-based Study from Tamil Nadu, India.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Indian pediatrics Pub Date : 2024-10-15 Epub Date: 2024-09-10

Lakshmi Shanthi, Jeyashree Ashwath, Mohan Kumar Raju, Sudha Ramalingam

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of problematic internet use (PIU) among adolescents and determine the associated factors contributing to PIU.

Methods: In April/May 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescents studying in grades 9 to 12 in government and private non-residential schools in Western Tamil Nadu, India. Participants completed a semi-structured questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, behavioral patterns, and internet usage. The Problematic and Risky Internet Use Screening Scale (PRIUSS) was employed to quantify PIU.

Results: Out of 1795 participants, 398 (24.5%) were identified with PIU. Prevalence rates of PIU were similar between adolescents studying in English (n = 189; 25.4%) and Tamil medium (n = 209; 23.7%), with no significant differences based on gender [boys (n = 270, 25.4%) and girls (n = 121, 22.2%)]. Students possessing personal gadgets showed higher PIU [n = 287 (27%) Vs. n = 111 (20%)]. Specific risk factors for PIU identified students in English medium and scoring below 80% [OR (95%CI) 1.5 (1.1, 2.3); P = 0.029 ] and those with multiple gadgets at home [1.3 (1.01, 1.7); P = 0.04].

Conclusion: Adolescents have a high prevalence of PIU. Implementing school-based educational programs will mitigate excessive internet usage.

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青少年在校学生的问题性互联网使用：印度泰米尔纳德邦的一项校本研究。

目的调查青少年使用问题互联网（PIU）的普遍程度，并确定导致 PIU 的相关因素：2023 年 4 月/5 月，对印度泰米尔纳德邦西部公立和私立非寄宿学校 9 至 12 年级的青少年进行了一项横断面研究。参与者填写了一份半结构式问卷，对人口特征、行为模式和互联网使用情况进行了评估。结果显示，在 1795 名参与者中，有 398 名青少年使用互联网：结果：在 1795 名参与者中，有 398 人（24.5%）被确认患有 PIU。使用英语（189 人，占 25.4%）和泰米尔语（209 人，占 23.7%）的青少年的 PIU 患病率相似，没有明显的性别差异[男生（270 人，占 25.4%），女生（121 人，占 22.2%）]。拥有个人小工具的学生显示出更高的 PIU [n = 287 (27%) Vs. n = 111 (20%)]。PIU的特定风险因素包括英语为母语且分数低于80%的学生[OR (95%CI) 1.5 (1.1, 2.3); P = 0.029]和家中拥有多个小工具的学生[1.3 (1.01, 1.7); P = 0.04]：结论：青少年是 PIU 的高发人群。实施基于学校的教育计划将减少过度使用互联网的现象。

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Indian pediatrics 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

8.70%

发文量

344

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： The general objective of Indian Pediatrics is "To promote the science and practice of Pediatrics." An important guiding principle has been the simultaneous need to inform, educate and entertain the target audience. The specific key objectives are: -To publish original, relevant, well researched peer reviewed articles on issues related to child health. -To provide continuing education to support informed clinical decisions and research. -To foster responsible and balanced debate on controversial issues that affect child health, including non-clinical areas such as medical education, ethics, law, environment and economics. -To achieve the highest level of ethical medical journalism and to produce a publication that is timely, credible and enjoyable to read.