Impact of smartphone use at bedtime on sleep quality and academic activities among medical students at Al -Azhar University at Cairo.
Aim: Smartphone use has become prevalent and rapidly expanding. Therefore, it is essential to determine the potential adverse effects. This study aims to assess the prevalence of smartphone use at bedtime and its association with sleep quality and educational-related activities among medical student...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Public Health: From Theory to Practice (2198-1833) Vol. 32; no. 11; pp. 2091 - 2101 |
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