Perceived Health Risks Of Mobile Phone Usage Among Adolescents In Zagazig City: Patterns And Dependency
Abdel El moneim, Y., Sorour, A., Ahmed, F. (2018). Perceived Health Risks Of Mobile Phone Usage Among Adolescents In Zagazig City: Patterns And Dependency. EKB Journal Management System, 14(2), 64-79. doi: 10.21608/znj.2018.38579
Yasmeen Ahmed Abdel El moneim; Amany Sobhy Sorour; Fatma Mohamed Ahmed. "Perceived Health Risks Of Mobile Phone Usage Among Adolescents In Zagazig City: Patterns And Dependency". EKB Journal Management System, 14, 2, 2018, 64-79. doi: 10.21608/znj.2018.38579
Abdel El moneim, Y., Sorour, A., Ahmed, F. (2018). 'Perceived Health Risks Of Mobile Phone Usage Among Adolescents In Zagazig City: Patterns And Dependency', EKB Journal Management System, 14(2), pp. 64-79. doi: 10.21608/znj.2018.38579
Abdel El moneim, Y., Sorour, A., Ahmed, F. Perceived Health Risks Of Mobile Phone Usage Among Adolescents In Zagazig City: Patterns And Dependency. EKB Journal Management System, 2018; 14(2): 64-79. doi: 10.21608/znj.2018.38579

Perceived Health Risks Of Mobile Phone Usage Among Adolescents In Zagazig City: Patterns And Dependency

Zagazig Nursing Journal
Article 5, Volume 14, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2018, 2018, Page 64-79  XML PDF (674.81 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/znj.2018.38579
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Authors
Yasmeen Ahmed Abdel El moneim1; Amany Sobhy Sorour2; Fatma Mohamed Ahmed3
1Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2Prof. of community health nursing- Faculty of Nursing- Zagazig university
3Lecturer of Community Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Zagazig university
Abstract
 Background: Mobile phones have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in young generation. The dependence on the mobile phone is increasingly high. At the same time, this new information and communication technology cause harm. Aim of the study: Assess mobile phone usage among adolescents in Zagazig City: patterns, dependency and perceived health risks. Subjects and methods: Research design: Cross sectional descriptive design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at preparatory and secondary schools in Zagazig city from both East and West administration. Subjects: The current study enrolled 870 of adolescent by using stratified multistage cluster sample. Tools of data collection: A self- administrated questionnaire sheet composed of four parts was used; the socio demographic characteristics, usage patterns, dependency and mobile phone related health risks. Results: The results of present study revealed that internet browsing (53.7%) was the most favorite feature of mobile phone use. Meanwhile, 9.2% of adolescents were severely dependent on their mobile phone phones; headache (47.4%) and tinnitus (40.5%) were the common complains. In addition to, moderate uncomfortable pain especially at the neck and slightly uncomfortable pain of different areas of the hands. Conclusion: Begin in secondary school increased the level of total mobile phone dependency. Recommendation: Seminar, conferences and workshops should be held to raise adolescents‟ awareness about mobile phone dependency and related health risks
Keywords
Adolescents; Mobile phone; Usage; Patterns; Dependency; Health risks
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