The Impact of Overuse of Cell Phones on Physical Activity and Sleep Quality Among Undergraduate Students of Ncs University System Peshawar: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Physical Activity, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Smartphone AddictionAbstract
To find the impact of overuse of cell phones on physical activity and sleep Quality among undergraduate students of NCS University System, Peshawar. The study design was an Analytical Cross-Sectional Study, which was conducted in NCS University System, Peshawar. The sample size was 242, calculated with Rao soft sample size calculator. International Physical Activity Questionnaire, PITTSBURGH SLEEP QUALITY INDEX (PSQI) scale and smartphone addiction scale were used for data collection. Total of 242 participants in the study, out of which 52.48% (127 participants) were male and 47.52% (115 participants) were female. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) are results of those who participated in this study. From the 242 participants, 97.93% had engaged in low physical activity, followed by 2.07% of participants who engaged in moderate activity. The negative effects of smartphone overuse on physical activity and sleep quality. Our findings underscore the importance of addressing smartphone addiction as part of health promotion strategies, particularly among university students. Interventions to promote healthier smartphone habits, encourage physical activity, and improve sleep hygiene could help mitigate the adverse effects of excessive smartphone use.
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