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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Night-time mobile phone use and its influence on sleep quality among nursing students
Authors
Rikupar Iawim, Dr. Manoj Prajapati
Abstract
Night-time mobile phone use has become
increasingly pervasive among young adults, particularly university and college
students. Nursing students, engaged in rigorous academic schedules and clinical
responsibilities, may be especially sensitive to the effects of mobile phone
overuse on sleep quality. This cross-sectional descriptive study investigated
the relationship between night-time smartphone use and sleep quality among
undergraduate nursing students. A total of 300 nursing students from three
nursing colleges were surveyed using a structured questionnaire incorporating
the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Mobile Phone Problem Use
Scale (MPPUS). Findings revealed a significant association between increased
night-time mobile phone use and poor sleep quality (p <.01). Mobile phone
use after bedtime was correlated with delayed sleep onset, nocturnal
awakenings, daytime dysfunction, and overall lower sleep quality scores. The
study emphasizes the need for awareness interventions and behavioral strategies
to mitigate excessive night-time mobile phone use among nursing students to
improve sleep outcomes and academic performance.
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Pages:33-34
How to cite this article:
Rikupar Iawim, Dr. Manoj Prajapati "Night-time mobile phone use and its influence on sleep quality among nursing students". International Journal of Medical Science and Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 33-34
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