Abstract

Background: Technology has a high influence on our lifestyle. Due to this technology, the virtual life of Internet has taken away the real-life experiences. This has significant bearing on both the physical and mental health of an individual. Students too spend a significant amount of time on the Internet. Studies have demonstrated that this over-indulgence can be problematic. Internet addiction has an adverse effect on several lifestyle-related factors.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the Internet addiction and associated risk factors among medical students.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out on undergraduate medical students. Two questionnaires were administered to the students. One was a general questionnaire, which was subjective in nature. The second was the Young’s Internet Addiction Test.

Results: Majority of the students were using internet for

Key words: Internet; Addiction; Medical Students; Risk Factors; Young’s Internet Addiction Test