Online ISSN: 2515-8260

HEALTH IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE AMONG MEDICAL AND PARAMEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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1Dudhat Ayushi P., 2 Patel Neha D., 3 Patel Brijal S., 4 Patel Jayshree C.

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Context: Social media use is a two-edged sword with its pros and cons. Its excessive use contributes to misuse and addiction and affects physical and mental health. According to a report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), 66% of the 180 million internet users in urban India regularly access social media platforms. A study on Facebook use among medical students found a positive correlation between its excess use and adverse health effects. With increasing internet and social media use, more research requires on their uses and impact on health. The data regarding its use and the effect on students' health at our medical college has not yet been documented.

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