Epidemiology and Related Factors of Internet Addiction with Emphasizing the Role of Feeling Loneliness and Interpersonal Problems in University Students.
Background: Internet addiction is recognized as a global public health issue, with high prevalence among medical students. The identification of risk factors related to Internet addiction is crucial for reducing its prevalence and severity. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the epidemiology and...
| Publicado en: | Jundishapur Journal of Chronic Disease Care (JJCDC) Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 1 - 8 |
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