| Sumario: | Background: While digital shifts offer accessibility and empowerment, they also pose growing public health concerns, particularly the rise of Cyberchondria, an emerging condition where repeated health-related searches lead to anxiety and emotional distress. Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of Cyberchondria among undergraduates at the University of Cross River State, Nigeria. Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional design was employed, with a sample size of 400 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Cyberchondria prevalence was measured using the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-15). Descriptive statistics and Chi square test were analyzed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS). The study achieved a 100% response rate. Results: A total of 87.8% reported owning smartphones. The prevalence of Cyberchondria among respondents was 50.4%. Among the CSS-15 constructs, Excessiveness (35.6%) was the most prominent, followed by Reassurance (26.2%), Distress (22.5%), and Compulsion (17.1%). Approximately 33.6% of students reported searching for health information a few times weekly, while 59.8% relied on healthcare provider websites. Key factors associated with Cyberchondria included recurrent health concerns (70.4%), the need to verify diagnoses (70.1%), high healthcare costs (79.2%), social media influence (78.1%), ease of internet access (79.5%), and emotional relief from reassuring content (80.3%). Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between the prevalence of Cyberchondria and being female (χ² = 15.427, P = 0.001). Conclusion: The findings highlight the growing need for digital health literacy and structured health education among undergraduates to promote responsible online health-seeking behaviour and reduce the risk of health-related anxiety.
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