TY  - BOOK
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TI  -  Internet Addiction among Undergraduate Students at Catholic University of Health and Allied Science, Mwanza Tanzania
PY  - 2024///.
CY  - Mwanza, Tanzania |
PB  - Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] |
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N2  - Abstract:

Background: Internet addiction is a growing problem worldwide; and that different ages have reported to be affected. Internet addiction is a problem as it affects other activities especially studies and probably has a negative impact in overall performance. Internet addiction results in personal, family, academic, financial and occupational problems that are characteristics of other addictions.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among undergraduate CUHAS students. The Internet Addiction Scale short version (IAS-SV) tool was used for assessing internet addiction.

Results: A total of 440 participants were recruited with more than a half of them 5555% (n=242) were males.  The overall prevalence for internet addiction among undergraduates was 31%, with . 

Conclusion: Adressing internet addiction is very important, and it is important to deal with the modifiable factors, and the use of internet among undergraduates should be questioned where neccessary

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