Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 9(6), pp. 454 - 459
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2021.090613
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Association between Sleep Duration, Use of Electronic Devices and Obesity in Medical Students

Tapaswini Mishra ¹, Manika Bose ², Prajyoti Behera ¹, Dipti Mohapatra ^1,*, Arati Meher ¹, Priyambada Panda ¹, Mitu Mohanty ^3
1 Department of Physiology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, India
² Department of Pharmacology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, India
³ Consultant Pathologist, Nigam Health Clinic, Bhubaneswar, India

ABSTRACT

Background: With the advancement in technology and use of multiple electronic devices and decreasing duration of sleep, adolescents are more prone to obesity, i.e., increased BMI (body mass index). Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the association between sleep duration, use of electronic devices, and obesity in medical students. Methods: Medical students between the age groups 17-22 years were recruited. The study design was cross-sectional. The main study variables were the type and duration of use of various electronic devices during daytime and bedtime. The independent variable used in the study was the subjects' self-reported average number of hours of sleep obtained per night based on the questionnaire. To calculate the BMI, height and weight were obtained. Results: There is a significant association between short sleep duration and prolonged use of electronic devices. (p<0.01) Those who engaged in electronic devices for a longer period had significantly higher BMI (obesity) p < 0.001. Maximum use of mobile phones was found during bedtime. The males were using more mobile phones for video gaming than female medical students. Conclusions: Reducing bedtime use of electronic devices and improving sleep hygiene in adolescents could decrease the prevalence of obesity in adolescents.

KEYWORDS
Sleep Duration, Electronic Devices, Obesity, Medical Students

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Tapaswini Mishra , Manika Bose , Prajyoti Behera , Dipti Mohapatra , Arati Meher , Priyambada Panda , Mitu Mohanty , "Association between Sleep Duration, Use of Electronic Devices and Obesity in Medical Students," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 9, No. 6, pp. 454 - 459, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2021.090613.

(b). APA Format:
Tapaswini Mishra , Manika Bose , Prajyoti Behera , Dipti Mohapatra , Arati Meher , Priyambada Panda , Mitu Mohanty (2021). Association between Sleep Duration, Use of Electronic Devices and Obesity in Medical Students. Universal Journal of Public Health, 9(6), 454 - 459. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2021.090613.