The relationship between screen exposure and neck disability, headache, stress, depression, and anxiety in university students
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2023
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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Objectives: In recent years, with the development of technology, screen exposure among university students has increased and caused various physical and psychological effects. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between screen exposure and neck disability, headache, stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders in university students.Methods: Two hundred and twenty-six students were evaluated online in this study. Study outcomes were headache, depression, anxiety, stress, neck disability, and sleep quality.Results: When the screen exposure was examined, it was observed that the stress, anxiety, and depression levels of the students increased as the smartphone use increased (p<0.05). Headache severity (p=0.028) in those who use smartphones for 7 h or more; It was observed that the frequency of severe neck disability increased in those who used a smartphone or computer for 7 h or more (p=0.005, p=0.026).Conclusion: To prevent physical and psychological problems that may arise due to the increase in screen use time in university students, it is necessary to monitor the frequency of screen use of the students, to organize trainings that explain the physical and psychological effects of long-term screen exposure and increase the level of awareness.
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Anxiety, depression, neck disability, screen exposure, stress
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Agri-The Journal of The Turkish Society of Algology
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Q3
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35
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4
