Zeitschrift für Suchtforschung und -therapie

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Factors that Influence Medical Students in Casablanca's Internet Addiction: A Study of Cross-Sections

Chala Getaneh, Yordanos Mezemir, Abera Lambebo

Internet addiction has become a growing concern, particularly among young adults, including medical students. This cross-sectional study aims to identify the determinants of Internet addiction among medical students in Casablanca, Morocco. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to a sample of medical students, assessing their demographic characteristics, Internet usage patterns, psychological well-being, social support, and academic performance. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was utilized to measure the severity of Internet addiction. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression analysis. The results revealed a high prevalence of Internet addiction among medical students, with significant associations between Internet addiction and factors such as gender, time spent online, psychological well-being, social support, and academic performance. This study underscores the importance of addressing Internet addiction as a public health issue and implementing preventive measures to promote healthier Internet usage habits among medical students.