The association between gaming disorder and impulsivity: A systematic review / Associação entre transtornos por jogos eletrônicos e impulsividade: uma revisão sistemática

Objective Impulsivity has been robustly linked to various addictions, including behavioral addictions. This systematic review aimed to investigate possible relationships between impulsivity and gaming disorder. Method A total of 1,710 empirical studies, without date or language restrictions, were retrieved from Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, PsycNET, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. In total, 16 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for extraction, quantitative analysis, and integrative synthesis. Results Overall, a positive association was observed between gaming disorder and both self-reported measures of impulsivity and behavioral measures of impulsivity. Gaming disorder was associated with the presence of high-risk trends, high sensitivity to rewards, reduced inhibitory control, and low self-control among video game players. Conclusion The present systematic review provides preliminary support for the robust association between impulsivity and gaming disorder. However, given the methodological heterogeneity in assessment instruments and statistical procedures, the identified association should be interpreted cautiously.

Objetivo A impulsividade tem estado fortemente ligada a vários tipos de dependência, incluindo as dependências comportamentais. Esta revisão sistemática visou investigar possíveis relações entre a impulsividade e o transtorno por jogos eletrônicos. Método Um total de 1.710 estudos empíricos, sem restrições de data ou linguagem, foram recuperados das bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, PsycNET, Scopus, e Web of Science. No total, 16 estudos preencheram os critérios de inclusão e foram incluídos para extração, análise quantitativa, e síntese integrativa. Resultados Observou-se uma associação positiva entre o transtorno por jogos eletrônicos e as medidas de impulsividade e de comportamento de impulsividade autorrelatadas. O transtorno por jogos eletrônicos foi associado à presença de tendências de alto risco, alta sensibilidade às recompensas, controle inibitório reduzido, e baixo autocontrole entre os jogadores. Conclusão A presente revisão fornece apoio preliminar para uma associação robusta entre a impulsividade e o transtorno por jogos eletrônicos. Contudo, dada a heterogeneidade metodológica nos instrumentos de avaliação e procedimentos estatísticos, esta associação deve ser interpretada com cautela.

O lado obscuro da internet: uma revisão de literatura sobre o comportamento antissocial online / The internet's dark side: a literature review on antissocial online behaviour / El lado oscuro de internet: una revisión de la literatura sobre el comportamiento antisocial online

O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura acerca do comportamento antissocial online e, também, categorizar esses comportamentos e observar aspectos psicossociais relacionados. Para tanto, foi utilizada uma síntese qualitativa, incluindo estudos quantitativos publicados entre 2016-2020 nas bases de dados Scopus, PsycInfo, Pepsic e Scielo. Vinte e cinco estudos se adequaram às análises. Os resultados demonstraram a existência de quatro categorias de comportamento antissocial online: cyberbullying, trollagem, comportamento antissocial sexual, e cyberstalking. A tétrade sombria (narcisismo, psicopatia, Maquiavelismo e sadismo) mostrou-se o preditor mais consistente dessas categorias nos estudos. O estudo alcançou os objetivos propostos, preenchendo duas lacunas: a inexistência de categorização do comportamento antissocial online e a escassez de estudos brasileiros sobre o tema

The study aimed to conduct a systematic literature review on antisocial online behavior. The objective was also to categorize these behaviors and observe related psychosocial aspects. To this end, a qualitative synthesis was used, including quantitative studies published between 2016-2020 in the Scopus, PsycInfo, Pepsic, and Scielo databases. 25 studies fitted the analyzes. The results demonstrated the existence of four antisocial online behavior categories: cyberbullying, trolling, sexual antisocial behavior, and cyberstalking. The dark tetrad (narcissism, sychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism) was the most consistent predictor of these categories among studies. The research fulfilled the proposed purposes, filling two literature gaps: The lack of categorization of antisocial online behavior; and the scarcity of Brazilian studies on the topic

El objetivo del estudio fue realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre el comportamiento antisocial online. El objetivo también fue categorizar estos comportamientos y observar aspectos psicosociales relacionados. Para ello, se utilizó una síntesis cualitativa, incluyendo estudios cuantitativos publicados entre 2016-2020 en las bases de datos Scopus, PsycInfo, Pepsic y Scielo. 25 estudios se ajustan a los análisis. Los resultados demostraron la existencia de cuatro categorías de comportamiento antisocial en línea: cyberbullying, trolling, comportamiento sexual antisocial y cyberstalking. La tétrada oscura (narcisismo, psicopatía, maquiavelismo y sadismo) fue el predictor más consistente de estas categorías entre los estudios. El estudio cumplió con los objetivos propuestos, llenando dos vacíos: La falta de categorización de la conducta antisocial en línea; y la escasez de estudios brasileños sobre el tema

Usefulness, Reliability, Quality, and Content of Portuguese Language YouTube Videos on COVID-19

Abstract Objective: To investigate the usefulness, reliability, quality, and content of Portuguese-language YouTube videos on COVID-19. Material and Methods: Three keywords selected on Google Trends were searched on YouTube, and the 60 first videos listed with each term were analyzed. Two calibrated researchers evaluated the reliability (DISCERN Modified Scale), the quality (Global Quality Score - GQS), and the usefulness of videos for the users (COVID-19 Specific Score - CSS). The number of views, likes, and engagement were also analyzed. The data were evaluated by the Mann-Whitney test and Spearman correlation (α=5%). Results: 59 videos were included. The average scores of quality, reliability, and usefulness were 3.0 (±1.1), 3.2 (± 0.8), and 1.5 (± 0.9), respectively. Two-thirds of the videos (64.4%) had low/moderate quality, and the majority (76.2%) were about signs and symptoms. The numbers of views (p=0.005), likes (p=0.006), and engagement (p=0.014) were significantly higher in moderate/good quality videos. The number of comments (p=0.007), duration of videos (p=0.004), and the DISCERN score (p<0.001) were significantly higher in videos made by health professionals. The general quality of the videos was positively correlated to the CSS scores, number of views, likes, and engagement (p<0.05). Conclusion: Most videos had moderate quality and reliability and low usefulness for the users.

Relationships between internet addiction, smartphone addiction, sleep quality, and academic performance among high-school students

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationships between Internet addiction, smartphone addiction, sleep quality, and academic success. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, high-school students were surveyed to evaluate sleep quality, Internet addiction, and smartphone addiction. Students were queried about their demographics, and grade averages from the previous term were taken as an indicator of academic success. RESULTS: A total of 1,959 students were enrolled in this study, with 1,034 (52.8%) girls and 925 (47.2%) boys, and the median age of the participants was 16 (13-21) years. Multivariate analyses found that poor sleep quality in students who did not have breakfast before going to school was 1.58 times higher than those who did (p<0.001). Students who stayed in a dormitory had 1.79 times more poor sleep quality than those who stayed with their family, and a one-unit increase in the total score of the Young's Internet Addiction Test short form resulted in a 1.08-fold increase (both, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Our study has shown that students' sleep quality was predicted to be lower if they stayed in a dormitory and skipped breakfast. In addition, Internet and smartphone addictions have a negative effect on sleep quality and academic performance.

Asociación entre las tendencias de búsqueda en internet con el número de casos confirmados por la viruela símica: estudio multinacional en diez países

Introducción: La viruela símica es una infección zoonótica que se ha distribuido por todo el mundo. La búsqueda de información en internet refleja el interés y concientización de la población acerca de salud. Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre el volumen relativo de búsquedas en internet con el número de casos confirmados por la viruela símica en diez países. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio obser- vacional, analítico, retrospectivo, utilizando la herramienta Google Trends (GT™) para encontrar el volumen relativo búsqueda (VRB) sobre viruela símica desde 01 de enero al 31 de agosto del 2022 usando términos de búsqueda en el idioma oficial de los 10 países con mayor número de casos en dichas fechas, registrado por Our World in Data. Para establecer la relación lineal entre el VRB con los nuevos de casos por día se usó el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson con un nivel de significancia (p ≤ 0,05). Resultados: Se encontró un coeficiente de correlación de Pearson fuerte en Brasil (Rp = 0,562,p = 0,001), y débil en países como Alemania (Rp = 0,281, p = 0,004), Estados Unidos de Norteamérica (Rp = 0,255, p = 0,008), España (Rp = 0,122, p = 0,213), Perú (Rp = 0,120, p = 0,333), Canadá (Rp = 0,116, p = 0,238), Francia (Rp = 0,095, p = 0,335), Reino Unido (Rp = 0,085, p = 0,362), Portugal (Rp = 0,024, p = 0,805) y Países Bajos (Rp = 0,067, p = 0,497). Conclusión: Nuestro estudio evidencio que el VRB presento una relación positiva con el número de nuevos casos de viruela símica. Asimismo, se observo un coeficiente de correlación fuerte en Brasil, y en el resto de países fue débil.

Background: Smallpox is a zoonotic infection that has been distributed worldwide. The search for information on the Internet reflects the interest and awareness of the population about health. Aim: To determine the correlation between the relative volume of internet searches and the number of confirmed cases of smallpox in ten countries. Methods: An observational, analytical, retrospective study was conducted using the Google Trends (GT™) tool to find the relative search volume (RSV) on monkeypox from January 1 to August 31, 2022 using search terms in the official language of the 10 countries with the highest number of cases on those dates, as recorded by Our World in Data. To establish the relationship between RSV and new cases per day, Spearman's correlation was used with a significance level (p ≤ 0.05). Results: A. strong Pearson correlation coefficient was found in Brazil (Rp = 0.562, p = 0.001), and weak in countries like Germany (Rp = 0.281, p = 0.004), United States (Rp = 0.255, p = 0.008), Spain (Rp = 0. 122, p = 0.213), Peru (Rp = 0.120, p = 0.333), Canada (Rp = 0.116, p = 0.238), France (Rp = 0.095, p = 0.335), United Kingdom (Rp = 0.085, p = 0.362), Portugal (Rp = 0.024, p = 0.805) and Netherlands (Rp = 0.067, p = 0.497). Conclusion: Our study showed that RSV had a positive relationship with the number of new cases of smallpox. Also, a strong correlation coefficient was observed in Brazil, while the rest of the countries showed a weak correlation coefficient.

Effects of a Free Electronic Book on Systemic Anatomy with Schematics on Student Learning / Efectos de un Libro Electrónico Gratuito sobre Anatomía Sistémica con Esquemas sobre el Aprendizaje de los Estudiantes

SUMMARY: For students in schools of nursing, health sciences, and premed, a systemic anatomy textbook with minimized contents, schematics, and mnemonics may be helpful for learning an otherwise often unappealing subject. In this study, we assess the educational effect of such a textbook. Schematic drawings, anatomy comics, and easily readable text were generated for the chapters of the book (e.g., skeletal system, articular system). The book was presented without charge via a webpage (anatomy.co.kr). Nursing students who were exposed to the book and those who were not exposed were compared; a survey was administered to those who were exposed. The students who read the presented textbook were more knowledgeable than those who used other textbooks. Hours spent reading the presented textbook and scores of fill-in-the-blank questions were positively correlated. In general, the students replied that the presented textbook was helpful for learning systemic anatomy. The systemic anatomy textbook accompanies preexisting textbooks in regional anatomy, neuroanatomy, and the histology, all of which are written by the same authors. We suggest anatomy instructors generate their own books with unique style to enrich the student learning process.

Para los estudiantes de las escuelas de enfermería, ciencias de la salud y premedicina, un libro de texto de anatomía sistémica con contenidos, esquemas y mnemónicos minimizados puede ser útil para aprender un tema que de otro modo sería poco atractivo. En este estudio, evaluamos el efecto educativo de dicho libro de texto. Se generaron dibujos esquemáticos, cómics de anatomía y texto de fácil lectura para los capítulos del libro (por ejemplo, sistema esquelético, sistema articular). El libro se presentó sin costo a través de una página web (anatomy.co.kr). Se compararon los estudiantes de enfermería que estuvieron expuestos al libro y los que no estuvieron expuestos. Se administró una encuesta a quienes estuvieron expuestos. Los estudiantes que leyeron el libro de texto presentado tenían más conocimientos que aquellos que usaron otros libros de texto. Las horas dedicadas a leer el libro de texto presentado y las decenas de preguntas para completar espacios en blanco se correlacionaron positivamente. En general, los estudiantes respondieron que el libro de texto presentado fue útil para aprender anatomía sistémica. El libro de texto de anatomía sistémica acompaña a los libros de texto preexistentes de anatomía regional, neuroanatomía e histología, todos escritos por los mismos autores. Sugerimos que los instructores de anatomía generen sus propios libros con un estilo único para enriquecer el proceso de aprendizaje de los estudiantes.

Perfil Biossociodemográfico e Digital de Participantes de uma Intervenção Educativa Online sobre Colostomia / Biosociodemographic and Digital Profile of Participants in an Online Educational Intervention on Colostomy / Perfil Biosociodemográfico y Digital de los Participantes en una Intervención Educativa Online Sobre Colostomía

Objetivo:Identificar o perfil biossociodemográfico e digital das pessoas com colostomia e dos cuidadores que participaram da intervenção educativa online sobre colostomia. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com 20 pessoas com colostomia e 32 cuidadores, no período de setembro/novembro de 2020, em um centro integrado de saúde de Teresina, Piauí. Utilizaram-se instrumentos de caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica, acesso ao computador e à internet e proficiência digital básica, todos submetidos à análise estatística. Resultados: Das pessoas com colostomia e cuidadores, 60% eram do sexo masculino e 75% do feminino. Predominou a colostomia temporária (55%) de cor vermelho vivo e formato regular (80%). A maioria dos cuidadores tinha ocupação laboral (46,9%), e 8 horas/semanais eram dedicadas ao cuidado. O grau de proficiência digital foi baixo (76,9%). Conclusão: A identificação do perfil biossociodemográfico e digital dos participantes pode contribuir na adoção de estratégias educativas conforme a maturidade digital ou a necessidade de suporte para o uso de tecnologias, para otimização do cuidado em saúde e qualificação da assistência prestada.

Objective:To identify the biosociodemographic and digital profile of people with colostomy and caregivers who participated in the online educational intervention on colostomy. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out with 20 people with colostomy and 32 caregivers, in the period of September/November 2020, in an integrated health center in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil. Sociodemographic and clinical characterization instruments, computer and internet access, and basic digital proficiency submitted to statistical analysis were used. Results: Among people with colostomy and caregivers, 60% were male and 75% female. Temporary colostomy (55%) with bright red color and regular shape (80%) predominated. Most caregivers had a job (46.9%), and 8 hours/week were dedicated to care. The degree of digital proficiency was low (76.9%). Conclusion: The identification of the biosociodemographic and digital profile of the participants can contribute to the adoption of educational strategies according to digital maturity or the need for support for the use of technologies, to optimize health care and qualify the assistance provided.

Objetivo:Identificar el perfil biosociodemográfico y digital de personas con colostomía y cuidadores que participarían de la intervención educativa en línea sobre colostomía. Método: Estudio transversal, realizado con 20 personas con colostomía y 32 cuidadores, en el período de septiembre/noviembre de 2020, en un Centro Integrado de Salud de Teresina, Piauí. Se utilizaron instrumentos de caracterización sociodemográfica y clínica, acceso a computador e internet y competencia digital básica sometidos a análisis estadístico. Resultados: La mayoría de las personas con colostomía y cuidadores eran hombres (60%) y mujeres (75%), respectivamente. Predominó la colostomía temporal (55%) de color rojo vivo y forma regular (80%). La mayoría de los cuidadores tenían trabajo (46,9%), y se dedicaban al cuidado 8 horas/semana. El grado de competencia digital fue bajo (76,9%). Conclusión: La identificación del perfil biosociodemográfico y digital de los participantes puede contribuir para la adopción de estrategias educativas de acuerdo con la madurez digital o la necesidad de apoyo para el uso de tecnologías, para optimizar la atención en salud y calificar la asistencia brindada

Gaming Disorder em Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero / Gaming Disorder in sexual and gender minorities / Trastorno de juego en minorías sexuales y de género

ntrodução: Os jogos eletrônicos são agora reconhecidos como um problema de saúde mental, especialmente entre a comunidade LGBTQIA+. Objetivo: explorar os efeitos do transtorno de jogo (gaming disorder) na população LGBTQIA+. Método: A revisão narrativa abordou hábitos de jogo e gaming disorder em minorias sexuais e de gênero, usando PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase e Web of Science. Das 1640 pesquisas, apenas 3 abordaram gaming disorder nessa população. Resultado: consumidores LGBTQ+ gastam mais em jogos digitais. Jogadores LGBTQIA+ consomem mais jogos de exploração de identidade, possivelmente relacionados ao estresse de minoria. Discussão: minorias sexuais têm maior risco de gaming disorder. Para indivíduos LGBTQIA+, os jogos podem servir como escape e plataforma de apoio, mas o uso problemático pode estar associado a desfechos psiquiátricos negativos. Conclusão: Os jogos online têm o potencial de serem ferramentas de apoio para minorias, no entanto, as evidências são limitadas. É necessária mais pesquisa para compreender melhor a relação entre o uso de jogos e a saúde mental da população LGBTQIA+.

ntroduction: Electronic games are now recognized as a mental health issue, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community. Objective: To explore the effects of gaming disorder in the LGBTQIA+ population. Method: The narrative review addressed gaming habits and gaming disorder in sexual and gender minorities, utilizing PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science. Out of 1640 studies, only 3 focused on gaming disorder in this population. Result: LGBTQ+ consumers spend more on digital games. LGBTQIA+ players engage more in identity exploration games, possibly linked to minority stress. Discussion: Sexual minorities face a higher risk of gaming disorder. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, games can serve as an escape and support platform, but problematic use may be associated with negative psychiatric outcomes. Conclusion: Online games have the potential as support tools for minorities, but evidence is limited. Further research is needed to better understand the relationship between game use and mental health in the LGBTQIA+ population.

Introducción: Los videojuegos electrónicos son reconocidos actualmente como un problema de salud mental, especialmente dentro de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Objetivo: Explorar los efectos del trastorno de juego (gaming disorder) en la población LGBTQIA+. Método: La revisión narrativa abordó los hábitos de juego y el gaming disorder en minorías sexuales y de género, utilizando PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase y Web of Science. De las 1640 investigaciones, solo 3 se centraron en el gaming disorder en esta población. Resultado: Los consumidores LGBTQ+ gastan más en juegos digitales. Los jugadores LGBTQIA+ consumen más juegos de exploración de identidad, posiblemente relacionados con el estrés de minoría. Discusión: Las minorías sexuales enfrentan un mayor riesgo de gaming disorder. Para los individuos LGBTQIA+, los juegos pueden servir como un escape y plataforma de apoyo, pero el uso problemático puede estar asociado con resultados psiquiátricos negativos. Conclusión: Los juegos en línea tienen el potencial como herramientas de apoyo para las minorías, pero la evidencia es limitada. Se requiere más investigación para comprender mejor la relación entre el uso de juegos y la salud mental en la población LGBTQIA+.

Influencia de la sensibilidad, la calidad y la empatía en la satisfacción de proveedores de servicios de Internet

Este trabajo proporciona elementos para el desarrollo de un modelo conceptual del efecto que presentan la sensibilidad y la empatía sobre la percepción de calidad y la satisfacción, al momento de contratar a proveedores de servicios de internet en el sur del Estado de Quintana Roo, México. El objetivo del estudio es comprender cómo afecta la sensibilidad, la empatía y la calidad sobre la satisfacción de los clientes de los proveedores de servicios de Internet. Se utilizó la técnica de muestreo no probabilístico "bola de nieve" para integrar una muestra de 384 usuarios que proporcionaron información mediante la técnica de encuesta. Se desarrolló un modelo probado empíricamente utilizando el modelo de ecuaciones estructurales para analizar el impacto de las variables en la satisfacción. Los resultados muestran que la calidad del proveedor de internet se encuentra altamente influenciada por la empatía del personal y por la sensibilidad, todos estos factores inciden de manera directa y positiva en la satisfacción del cliente, siendo más importante el valor percibido de la empatía que puede afectar en la opinión del usuario, lo que es relevante porque ayuda a comprender por qué los clientes se quedan con un proveedor de servicios en particular. CLASIFICACIÓN JEL M31, L86

This research provides elements for the development of a conceptual model of the effect that sensitivity and empathy have on the perception of quality and satisfaction, when hiring internet service providers in the south of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The objective of the study is to understand how sensitivity empathy and quality affect the satisfaction of customers of Internet service providers. The non-probabilistic "snowball" sampling technique was used to integrate a sample of 384 users who provided information through the survey technique. An empirically tested model was developed using the structural equation model to analyze the impact of variables on satisfaction. The results show that the quality of the Internet provider is highly influenced by the empathy of the staff and by the sensitivity all these factors directly and positively affect customer satisfaction, being more important the perceived value of empathy that can affect the opinion of the user which is relevant because it helps to understand why customers stay with a particular service provider. JEL CLASSIFICATION M3I, L86

Este artigo fornece elementos para o desenvolvimento de um modelo conceitual do efeito da sensibilidade e da empatia na percepção da qualidade e da satisfação ao contratar provedores de serviços de Internet no sul do estado de Quintana Roo, México. O objetivo do estudo é entender como a sensibilidade, a empatia e a qualidade afetam a satisfação do cliente com os provedores de serviços de Internet. A técnica de amostragem não probabilística "bola de neve" foi usada para integrar uma amostra de 384 usuários que forneceram informações por meio da técnica de pesquisa. Um modelo testado empiricamente foi desenvolvido usando modelagem de equação estrutural para analisar o impacto das variáveis na satisfação. Os resultados mostram que a qualidade do provedor de Internet é altamente influenciada pela empatia e pela capacidade de resposta da equipe, todas com impacto direto e positivo na satisfação do cliente, sendo que o valor percebido da empatia é mais importante e pode afetar a opinião do usuário, o que é relevante porque ajuda a entender por que os clientes permanecem com um determinado provedor de serviços. CLASSIFICAÇÃO JEL M31, L86

Efectos de la pandemia por COVID-19 en determinantes sociales de familias del área metropolitana de Bucaramanga

Introducción: La pandemia por COVID-19 trajo consigo grandes cambios a nivel socioeconómico, producto de las medidas tomadas para mitigar su expansión, que implicó cierre de colegios y dificultad para el acceso a servicios de salud. Sin embargo, no se cuenta con mucha información respecto al impacto que estas medidas han tenido en la salud y el bienestar de niños y adolescentes, por lo cual se desarrolló una encuesta virtual para conocer la dimensión de los efectos de la pandemia en el bienestar integral de los menores y sus familias. Metodología: Estudio observacional de corte transversal que se realizó mediante la aplicación de una encuesta en formato electrónico a padres de familia de niños y adolescentes del Área Metropolitana de Bucaramanga. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 960 respuestas. El 25,63 % de los encuestados refieren cancelación de citas médicas. El 98 % de los estudiantes pudo continuar las actividades académicas durante el aislamiento. El factor económico fue la principal causa de preocupación en el periodo de la encuesta. Discusión: Durante el periodo de aislamiento, los problemas de salud mental, las dificultades para el acceso a herramientas para la educación virtual y las barreras para la atención, propias de la emergencia sanitaria, causaron efectos significativos en la calidad de vida de los menores. Conclusiones: Ante emergencias sanitarias, se deben mantener los servicios de atención en salud de la misma forma que se hacía previo a la ocurrencia del evento, como los programas de vacunación, crecimiento y desarrollo, promoción y prevención, además de la continuidad de la escolaridad.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought great changes along with, some of those were at the socioeconomic level, as a result of the actions taken to mitigate the virus expansion, which involved the closure of schools and restriction in accessing to some health services. However, there is not much information regarding the impact that these measures have had on the health and well-being of children and adolescents, for this reason, a virtual survey was developed to find out the dimension of the pandemic's effect on the comprehensive welfare of minors and families. Methodology: Cross-sectional observational study, which was carried out by applying a survey in electronic format to parents of children and adolescents in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga. Results: A total of 960 responses were obtained. Of those surveyed, 25,63% refer cancellation of medical appointments. The 98% of students were able to continue academic activities during isolation. The economic factor was the main cause of concern in the survey period. Discussion: During the isolation period, mental health problems, difficulties in accessing tools for virtual education and barriers to care, typical of the health emergency, caused a significant effects on the quality of life of youngsters. Conclusions: In the event of health emergencies, health care services should be maintained in the same way as before the occurrence of the event, such as vaccination, growth and development, promotion and prevention programs, in addition to the continuity of schooling.

Autocuidado digital en el manejo de los trastornos musculoesqueléticos de columna: revisión sistemática y metanálisis / Digital self-care in the management of spine musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis / Autocuidado digital no manejo de distúrbios musculoesqueléticos de coluna: revisão sistemática e metanálise

Objetivo: analizar la efectividad del autocuidado digital en el manejo del dolor y la discapacidad funcional en personas con trastornos musculoesqueléticos espinales. Método: revisión sistemática de la literatura, desarrollada con la checklist PRISMA, de ensayos clínicos aleatorizados sobre personas con trastornos musculoesqueléticos de columna e intervenciones digitales a las que se accede por computadora, smartphones u otro dispositivo portátil. Bases de datos consultadas: National Library of Medicine, Excerpta Médica dataBASE, SciVerse Scopus, Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud, Science Citation Indexes, Cummulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature y Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Síntesis de resultados descriptiva y por metanálisis (modelo de efectos fijos) realizada con el software Review Manager. Calidad metodológica evaluada mediante la escala Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Resultados: se seleccionaron 25 ensayos (5142 participantes) que mostraron mejoras estadísticamente significativas (p<0,05) del 54% (12/22) en los niveles de dolor y del 47% (10/21) en la discapacidad funcional en el grupo intervención. Los metanálisis mostraron efectos moderados sobre la intensidad del dolor y efectos pequeños sobre la discapacidad funcional. Predominaron los estudios de calidad media. Conclusión: las intervenciones de atención digital demostraron resultados beneficiosos para la intensidad del dolor y la discapacidad funcional, principalmente para el dolor lumbar crónico. Se ha demostrado que la atención digital es promisoria para favorecer el automanejo de las afecciones musculoesqueléticas de columna. Registro PROSPERO CRD42021282102.

Objective: to analyze the effectiveness of digital self-care in the management of pain and functional disability among people with spine musculoskeletal disorders. Method: a systematic literature review, developed with the PRISMA checklist, of randomized clinical trials of people with spine musculoskeletal disorders and digital interventions accessed by means of computers, smartphones or other portable devices. Databases researched: National Library of Medicine, Excerpta Médica dataBASE, SciVerse Scopus, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Science Citation Indexes, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. The descriptive synthesis of the results and by means of meta-analyses (fixed-effects model) was performed with the Review Manager software. The methodological quality was evaluated with the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Results: a total of 25 trials were selected (5,142 participants), which showed statistically significant improvements (p <0.05) in 54% (12/22) in the pain levels and 47% (10/21) in functional disability in the Intervention Group. The meta-analyses showed moderate effects on pain intensity and small effects on functional disability. There was a predominance of medium quality studies. Conclusion: the digital care interventions showed a beneficial result in pain intensity and in functional disability, mainly for chronic low back pain. Digital care emerges as promising to support self-management of the spine musculoskeletal conditions. PROSPERO registry number CRD42021282102.

Objetivo: analisar a efetividade do autocuidado digital no manejo da dor e incapacidade funcional em pessoas com distúrbios musculoesqueléticos de coluna. Método: revisão sistemática da literatura, desenvolvida com o checklist PRISMA, de ensaios clínicos randomizados de pessoas com distúrbios musculoesqueléticos de coluna e intervenções digitais acessadas por computador, smartphones ou outro dispositivo portátil. Bases pesquisadas: National Library of Medicine, Excerpta Médica dataBASE, SciVerse Scopus, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Science Citation Indexes, Cummulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature e Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Síntese dos resultados descritiva e por metanálises (modelo de efeitos fixos) com o software Review Manager. Qualidade metodológica avaliada pela escala Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Resultados: selecionaram-se 25 ensaios (5142 participantes) que revelaram melhoras estatisticamente significativas (p<0,05) em 54% (12/22) nos níveis de dor e 47% (10/21) na incapacidade funcional no grupo intervenção. As metanálises mostraram efeitos moderados na intensidade da dor e pequenos na incapacidade funcional. Houve predominância de estudos de média qualidade. Conclusão: intervenções de cuidados digitais mostraram resultado benéfico na intensidade da dor e na incapacidade funcional principalmente para dor lombar crônica. Evidenciam-se os cuidados digitais como promissores para apoiar o autogerenciamento das condições musculoesqueléticas de coluna. Registro PROSPERO CRD42021282102.

Inventando cuidados em tempo de pandemia: relato de experiência / Inventing care in a time of a pandemic: experience report / Inventar el cuidado en tiempos de pandemia: informe de experiencia

Durante a pandemia de Covid-19, ações grupais de cuidado realizadas nos cursos de formação superior brasileiros tiveram de ser adaptadas para o ambiente virtual. Apresenta-se a experiência formativa realizada em 2020 por alunos da Universidade Federal de São Paulo juntamente com um grupo de mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade, participantes do "Projeto Delicadas Coreografias", um projeto de extensão de cuidado em saúde por meio de práticas corporais. Considerando o sofrimento causado pelo momento pandêmico e as barreiras comunicacionais de acesso vivido pelos estudantes e pelas mulheres, foram realizados encontros remotos na busca de promover cuidado a partir da produção de um espaço de confiança, que fosse também lúdico, vincular e inventivo. Os encontros no ambiente virtual permitiram dar visibilidade e dizibilidade a processos singulares, configurando, então, em outros modos de produzir cuidado e tecer uma formação em saúde em tempos de pandemia.(AU)

Durante la pandemia de Covid-19, las acciones de atención grupal realizadas en los cursos de educación superior brasileña tuvieron que adaptarse al entorno virtual. Presentamos la experiencia formativa realizada en 2020 por estudiantes de la Universidad Federal de São Paulo, campusBaixada Santista junto a un grupo de mujeres en situación de vulnerabilidad, participantes del "Proyecto Delicadas Coreografias", un proyecto de extensión del cuidado de la salud a través de prácticas corporales. Considerando el sufrimiento causado por elmomento de la pandemiay las barreras comunicacionales de acceso que viven estudiantes y mujeres, se realizaron encuentros a distancia en la búsqueda de promover el cuidado a partir de la producción de un espacio de confianza, también lúdico, vinculante e inventivo. Los encuentros en el ambiente virtual permitieron dar visibilidad y deciridad procesos singulares, configurándose, entonces, en otras formas de producir cuidado y tejer una educación en salud en tiempos de pandemia. (AU)

During the Covid-19 pandemic, group care actions carried out in Brazilian higher education courses had to be adapted to the virtual environment. We present the training experience carried out in 2020 by students from Federal University of São Paulo, campusBaixada Santista together with a group of women in situations of vulnerability, participants of the "Project Delicates Choreographies", a project to extend health care through corporeal practices. Considering the suffering caused by the pandemic moment and the communicational barriers of access experienced by students and women, remote meetings were held in the search to promote care from the production of a space of trust, which was also playful, bonding and inventive. The meetings in the virtual environment allowed to give visibility and sayability to singular processes, configuring, then, in other ways of producing care and weaving a health education in times of pandemic. (AU)

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI) for use on Brazilian adolescents

Abstract The present study aimed to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI) for native Brazilian Portuguese-speaking adolescents (DHLI-BrA). Cross-cultural adaptation consisted of the following steps: translation, assessment, and adjustments by the expert committee to ensure cultural equivalence; back-translation, and synthesis of back-translations. Cognitive testing was then performed in a pretest with adolescents using cognitive interviews with probing questions on the item's understanding interpretation and response options. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and McDonald's omega were used to estimate the instrument's reliability. Forty-two Brazilian adolescents participated in the study (mean age: 16.0 ± 2.0 years; range: 13 to 19 years). Items that were difficult to understand were adapted to the context of Brazilian adolescents. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and McDonald's omega for the 21 items of the DHLI-BrA were, respectively, 0.79 and 0.80. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the subscales of the self-report instrument was 0.53-0.79 (range), demonstrating good reliability in the total instrument and moderate reliability in the subscales. This study provides the cross-cultural adapted version of the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI), which is an instrument for measuring digital Health literacy, for use in Brazilian adolescents (DHLI-BrA).

Resumo O estudo teve o objetivo de adaptar transculturalmente o Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI) para adolescentes nativos do idioma português do Brasil (DHLI-BrA). O estudo de adaptação transcultural consistiu nas seguintes etapas: tradução, avaliação e adequação de equivalência cultural da tradução por comitê de especialistas; retrotradução e síntese das retrotraduções. Foi realizada a testagem cognitiva em pré-teste com adolescentes, utilizando-se entrevistas cognitivas com perguntas de sondagem sobre a compreensão e interpretação dos itens e opções de resposta. O alfa de Cronbach e ômega de McDonald's foram utilizados para estimar a confiabilidade do instrumento. Participaram do pré-teste 42 adolescentes brasileiros com média de idade de 16,0 ± 2,0 (variação de 13-19) anos. Os itens com dificuldade de compreensão foram adaptados ao contexto dos adolescentes brasileiros. O coeficiente alfa de Cronbach e o ômega de McDonald's, para os 21 itens do DHLI-BrA foi respectivamente, 0,79 e 0,80. O coeficiente alfa de Cronbach para as subescalas do instrumento de autorrelato foi de 0,53-0,79 (variação), demonstrando boa confiabilidade no instrumento total e confiabilidade moderada nas subescalas. Este estudo fornece a versão adaptada transculturalmente do Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI), um instrumento de mensuração do letramento digital em saúde, para utilização em adolescentes brasileiros (DHLI-BrA).

The use of artificial intelligence to improve the scientific writing of non-native english speakers

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Scientific writing in English is a daunting task for non-native English speakers. The challenges of writing in a foreign language are evident in the scientific literature where texts by non-native English-speaking scientists tend to be less clear and succinct, contain grammatical errors, and are often rejected by prestigious journals. METHODS: We conducted a non-systematic review of the most recent literature using the terms "Artificial Intelligence," "Scientific Writing," and "Non-English Speaking" to create a narrative review. RESULTS: Artificial intelligence can be a solution to improve scientific writing, especially for non-native English-speaking scientists. Artificial intelligence can assist in the search for pertinent scientific papers, generate summaries, and help with the writing of different sections of the manuscript, including the abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Artificial intelligence-based programs can correct grammatical errors and improve writing style, both of which are particularly helpful for non-native English speakers. Two artificial intelligence programs that can help with the search for pertinent scientific papers on the internet are Elicit and ResearchRabbit. Scispace Copilot can be used to summarize the retrieved reference. The artificial intelligence software programs such as Grammarly and Paperpal can correct grammatical and spelling errors, while ChatGPT can also restructure sentences and paragraphs, reword text, and suggest appropriate words and phrases. CONCLUSION: Overall, artificial intelligence can be an effective tool to improve the clarity, style, and coherence of scientific writing, helping non-native English-speaking scientists to communicate their research more effectively.

Tecnoestrés y tecnoadicción: el papel de la tecnodependencia en trabajadores de Colombia y México

Introducción: La tecnodependencia es un fenómeno en aumento que podría intensificar riesgos psicosociales como el tecnoestrés y la tecnoadicción, los cuales están asociados al deterioro de la salud y a consecuencias negativas para las organizaciones. Objetivo: Analizar el papel de la tecnodependencia en el tecnoestrés y la tecnoadicción en trabajadores de Colombia y México. Materiales y métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio con una estrategia asociativa, predictiva, que contó con 1137 participantes (nacionalidad colombiana = 46 % y nacionalidad mexicana = 54 %). Se utilizó una ficha de datos sociodemográficos y laborales, las escalas de medición de tecnodependencia, tecnoestrés y tecnoadicción. Para el análisis de los datos se realizó un modelo de senderos. Resultados: La generación muda (r = 151), el uso compulsivo del celular (r = 384), el phub-bing (r = 312) y el uso del celular al conducir (r = -0.21) presentaron una relación positiva con el uso excesivo de las tecnologías y una influencia directa en su uso compulsivo. Se concluye que la tecnodependencia cumple un papel predictor del tecnoestrés, y especialmente de la tecnoadicción, en trabajadores colombianos y mexicanos. Es fundamental monitorear el comportamiento de estos riesgos psicosociales emergentes asociados a la tecnología, dadas las implicaciones que tiene en la salud de las personas, sobre todo en el contexto de pandemia.

Introduction: Tech dependence is a growing phenomenon that could intensify psychosocial risks such as technostress and tech addiction, which are associated with health deterioration and negative consequences for organizations. Objective: To analyze the role of tech dependence in technostress and tech addiction in workers in Colombia and Mexico. Materials and methods: A study with an associative, predictive strategy was conducted with 1,137 participants (Colombian nationality = 46% and Mexican nationality = 54 %). A sociodemographic and occupational data sheet was used, as well as scales to measure techno dependence, technostress, and tech addiction. A path model was used for data analysis. Results: Mute generation (r =151), compulsive cell phone use (r =384), phubbing (r=312), and cell phone use while driving (r =-0.21) presented a positive relationship with the excessive use of technologies and have a direct influence on their compulsive use. It is concluded that tech dependence plays a predictive role in technostress, especially tech addiction in Colombian and Mexican workers. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the behavior of these emerging psychosocial risks associated with technology, given the implications on people's health, especially in the context of a pandemic.

Ciberbullying en adolescentes que consultan en un hospital pediátrico de referencia: frecuencia y formas de victimización

Introducción: la utilización de internet conlleva riesgos, como la aparición de las diferentes formas de acoso o ciberbullying. Objetivos: Determinar la frecuencia de diferentes formas de victimización por ciberbullying en adolescentes. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo. Adolescentes de 12 a 18 años edad, que concurrieron al Hospital pediátrico, fueron invitados a participar de una encuesta vía formulario de Google, enviada por WhatsApp, utilizando un cuestionario validado en español en el periodo dé marzo a octubre del 2020. Variables: datos demográficos, exposición a mensajes amenazantes, imágenes humillantes, bromas, rumores, difusión online de información personal o imágenes de índole sexual y segregación del grupo. Los resultados fueron analizados en SPSS. El comité de ética aprobó el estudio con consentimiento informado de los participantes y sus padres. Resultados: Fueron incluidos 406 encuestados, con edad media 15,4±1.99. El 60,1% de sexo femenino, 88,4% de residencia urbana. El 22,5% sufrieron al menos un episodio de ciberbullying. El 19,7% y 26,6% recibieron mensajes amenazantes mensajes y redes sociales respectivamente. El 14,5% fueron humillados con imágenes en internet y el 30,3% con exposición de datos personales. El 10,3% fueron despojados de sus contraseñas. El 7,9 que han sido grabados en situaciones humillantes y el 1% ha sido grabado en situaciones de violencia física. 49,3% de los encuestados han sido apartados del grupo. Conclusión: El 22,5% de los adolescentes fueron objeto de algún tipo de acoso en línea. Los más frecuentes fueron la exposición de información personal y segregación del grupo.

Introduction: the use of the Internet carries risks, such as the appearance of different forms of harassment or cyberbullying. Objectives: To determine the frequency of different forms of cyberbullying victimization in adolescents. Materials and Methods: This was an observational, descriptive and prospective study. Adolescents from 12 to 18 years of age, who consulted at Pediatric Referral Hospital, were invited to participate in a survey via Google form, sent by WhatsApp, using a validated questionnaire in Spanish from March to October 2020. Variables: demographic data, exposure to threatening messages, humiliating images, jokes, rumors, online dissemination of personal information or images of a sexual nature, and exclusion from their peer group. The results were analyzed in SPSS. The ethics committee approved the study with the informed consent of the participants and their parents. Results: 406 respondents were included, with a mean age of 15.4 ± 1.99. 60.1% female, 88.4% urban residence. 22.5% suffered at least one episode of cyberbullying. 19.7% and 26.6% received threatening messages, vía instant messaging and social networks, respectively. 14.5% were humiliated with images on the internet and 30.3% with exposure of personal data. 10.3% were stripped of their passwords. 7.9% have been recorded in humiliating situations and 1% have been recorded in situations of physical violence. 49.3% of those surveyed have been excluded from their peer group. Conclusion : 22.5% of adolescents were subjected to some type of online bullying. The most frequent were the exposure of personal information and exclusion from their peer group.

Odontologia hospitalar no ambiente digital: o que se pública sobre esta habilitação? / Hospital dentistry in the digital environment: what is published about this qualification?

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar as publicações sobre odontologia hospitalar disponíveis em páginas da internet e em páginas do Instagram, além de avaliar a qualidade dos conteúdos disponíveis do ponto de vista da evidência científica e do uso de referências. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal e exploratório. A partir da pesquisa da chave de busca "odontologia hospitalar" foram localizadas páginas do Instagram e da Internet via Google. Resultados: No Instagram foram localizadas 15 páginas que atendiam aos critérios de inclusão, e as últimas 5 publicações foram analisadas (n=75). Para o Google foram avaliados conteúdos que correspondessem à projeto de lei, entre os primeiros 25 resultados da pesquisa, já que se trata dos mais relevantes a partir da marcação do algoritmo. Percebeu-se que o uso de referências não é frequente nem nas publicações do Instagram, tampouco nos conteúdos da Internet. Tal fato é tão importante, que os resultados deste trabalho demonstram essa urgência na mudança de cenário dos conteúdos publicados na rede mundial de computadores. Conclusão: Nesse sentido, os professores e os próprios conselhos podem atuar como bússolas, na orientação da divulgação e consumo de conteúdo aos estudantes e aos profissionais de saúde.(AU)

Aim: The objective of this study was to characterize the publications on hospital dentistry available on websites and Instagram pages, in addition to evaluating the quality of the available content from the point of view of scientific evidence and the use of references. Methods: A cross-sectional and exploratory study was carried out. From the research of the search key "hospital dentistry", Instagram and Internet pages were located via Google. Results: On Instagram, 15 pages that met the inclusion criteria were located, and the last 5 publications were analyzed (n=75). For Google, content that corresponded to the bill was evaluated, among the first 25 search results, since these are the most relevant based on the algorithm's marking. It was noticed that the use of references is not frequent either in Instagram publications or in Internet content. This fact is so important that the results of this work demonstrate this urgency in changing the scenario of content published on the World Wide Web. Conclusion: In this sense, professors and the councils themselves can act as compasses, guiding the dissemination and consumption of content to students and health professionals. (AU)

Acesso a informações sobre saúde na internet e possíveis implicações na relação médico-paciente / Access to health information on the internet and possible implications for the physician-patient relationship / Acceso a la información de salud en internet y posibles implicaciones para la relación médico-paciente

Objetivo: avaliar o uso da internet pelo paciente no acesso a informações sobre saúde e possíveis implicações na relação médico-paciente. Método: estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, realizado entre abril e maio de 2022, em Anápolis, Goiás. Utilizou-se questionário validado sobre o uso da internet. Aplicou-se o teste G para associação do uso da internet em relação ao sexo e a faixa etária, com nível de significância de 5% (p<0,05). Resultados: entre 109 pacientes prevaleceu o sexo feminino (80,7%), 18 a 59 anos (83,5%) e ensino médio completo (42,2%). A maioria fica entre 2 e 4 horas por dia na internet (68,0%; p=0,992) e já pesquisou informações de saúde na internet (84,4%; p=0,095), especialmente sobre medicamentos (86,2%; p=0,940). Ambos os sexos usam a internet para uma segunda opinião sobre o diagnóstico médico (homens - 52,4%; mulheres - 68,2%; p=0,185), mas não discutem com os médicos suas pesquisas realizadas na internet (homens ­ 57,1%; mulheres - 86,4%; p=0,005). Conclusão: a internet vem sendo utilizada com bastante frequência para acesso à informação sobre saúde pelos pacientes, porém estes não discutem suas descobertas com o profissional, o que tende a fragilizar a relação médico-paciente.

Objective: to evaluate the use of the internet by patients to access health information and the possible implications for the physician-patient relationship. Method: descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative study carried out in April and May 2022 in Anápolis, Goiás. A validated questionnaire on internet use was used in the study. The G test was applied to associate internet use with sex and age group, with a significance level of 5% (p<0.05). Results: among the 109 patients, there was a prevalence of females (80.7%), aged 18 to 59 years (83.5%), with complete high school (42.2%). Most spend between two and four hours a day on the Internet (68.0%; p=0.992) and had already searched for health information on the Internet (84.4%; p=0.095), especially about medications (86.2%; p=0.940). Participants of sexes used the internet for a second opinion on the medical diagnosis (men - 52.4%; women - 68.2%; p=0.185), but did not discuss their searches carried out on the internet with the doctors (men - 57, 1%; women - 86.4%; p=0.005). Conclusion: the Internet has been used quite frequently by patients to access health information, but they do not discuss their findings with professionals, which tends to weaken the doctor-patient relationship.

Prevalence and correlates of social networking addiction and its association with adult ADHD and stress among students of a medical college

Introduction: Repeated use of social network is said to cause addiction. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is disorder found in childhood. Studies have shown that such children continue to have the symptoms of ADHD as adults. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of social networking addiction and Internet addiction and their relationship with ADHD. Also, to assess the relationship between perceived stress and sociodemographic factors with social networking and internet addiction. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students of BMCRI after ethical clearance. Medical students who gave consent were included through stratified random sampling. Those who were taking treatment for psychiatric illness were excluded. Scales like the Young Internet addiction test (IAT); Bergen’s Facebook Reporting Scale, ADHD Self-Reporting Scale, and Wender Utah Brief Rating Scale for ADHD, and Cohen Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) for perceived stress have been used. Results: The mean age was found to be 21.56 ± 3 years. 62.6% were males and 37.33% of were females. The prevalence of Internet addiction was found to be 23.3% (n = 35), with 2% (n = 3) were having severe addiction, 6.6% (n = 10) were having moderate Internet and 14.6% (n = 22) having mild internet addiction according to modified Young’s criteria (2011). The prevalence of social networking addiction as per the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) score was 4.66% and adult ADHD was 15%. There was a strong positive correlation (0.76) between Internet Addiction and Facebook addiction scores and between BFAS score and IAT score. A moderate positive correlation (0.46 and 0.47) between Internet addiction and Facebook addiction with perceived stress and ADHD and IAT score with PSS score and ASRS score, weak positive correlation with PSS score and ASRS score was observed. Conclusion: A significant proportion of medical students develop Internet addiction and minority develops social network addiction. Furthermore, perceived stress and ADHD scores are positively correlated with internet and social networking addiction.

Prevalence of internet gaming disorder among medical students at medical college in Jamnagar, Gujarat

Background: Smartphone usage became drastically increased in the past two decades. Spending abnormally more time playing games can lead to development of internet gaming disorder (IGD) which leads to negative impact on health and lifestyle. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of IGD and smartphone usage patterns in medical students. Materials and Methods: The study was held in M. P. Shah Government Medical College in Jamnagar. Total 206 1st year medical students were included for this study. Pre-validated self-made questionnaire and pre-structured IGD-20 questionnaire were used in this study. Results: The prevalence of IGD in medical students is 1.46%. In male population, the prevalence of IGD was higher (1.6%) compared to female population (1.23%). Conclusion: IGD can be a great disaster if remain unnoticed. It can change one’s lifestyle gradually. Preventive measures such as parental locking system and strong rules for mobile phone use in university hours should be implied.