Level of Internet Addiction & its correlates among Undergraduate Medical Students During Covid-19 Pandemic.
Background: The beginning of the 21st century world has witnessed an explosive growth of internet usage, particularly in developing countries like India. The Internet has enriched our life but for many, internet use can grow into a problem, particularly health problems. Objectives: To find & correla...
| Publicado en: | Indian Journal of Community Health Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 311 - 317 |
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Indian Journal of Community Health
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