Internet addiction among social networking sites users: Emerging mental health concern among medical undergraduates of Karachi

Authors

  • Zaeema Ahmer APPNA Institute of Public Health Jinnah Sindh Medical University
  • Sana Tanzil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.346.15809

Keywords:

Internet Addiction, Medical Undergraduates, Young’s Internet Addiction Test, Social Networking Sites.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency and intensity of Internet Addiction (IA) among medical undergraduates, using Social Networking Sites (SNS), in Karachi.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March-June

Author Biography

Zaeema Ahmer, APPNA Institute of Public Health Jinnah Sindh Medical University

Lecturer, APPNA Insatitute of Public Health
Nov-Dec-2018-Title

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Published

2018-11-16

How to Cite

Ahmer, Z., & Tanzil, S. (2018). Internet addiction among social networking sites users: Emerging mental health concern among medical undergraduates of Karachi. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34(6). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.346.15809

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 6 (2018): November – December 2018

Section

Original Articles