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March 10, 2026Journal of Integrative Medicine and ResearchOpen Access

A descriptive study to assess the prevalence of nomophobia among medical students in Northern India

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RARenu AgrawalPSPratibha Singh

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A cross-sectional study assesses high nomophobia prevalence in medical students, suggesting urgent need for awareness and preventive strategies.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of nomophobia and identify associated socio-demographic factors among medical students.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study among 96 MBBS students at a medical college in Agra.
  • Used a structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic details and the Nomophobia Questionnaire.
  • Employed statistical software for data analysis, expressing results as proportions and testing associations.
  • 71% prevalence of nomophobia identified among medical students.
  • Age and residence in hostel facilities significantly influenced nomophobia.
  • Students checking mobile phones more frequently reported higher nomophobia rates.

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Agrawal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af955970916d39fea4cda2https://doi.org/10.4103/jimr.jimr_72_25
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