NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among young adults in Bangladesh
Authors : Tubayesha Hassan, Mohammad Morshad Alam, Abrar Wahab, Mohammad Delwer Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association | Volume Number: 95 | Publication Year : 2020 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 8 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study of 454 young adults in Bangladesh reveals a significant internet addiction prevalence of 27.1%, positioning it as a major public health concern. The research identifies living away from family, having detached family relationships, and daily time spent on the internet as the strongest predictors of addiction. Furthermore, the findings show that behavioral factors like smoking and inadequate physical activity are closely linked to higher addiction levels. These results serve as a critical call to action for policymakers to implement preventative measures and awareness campaigns to protect the mental health and social stability of the country's most active internet-using population. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Bangladesh, Cell phone, Internet addiction, Social media, Young adult |
