Association of level of physical activity in physiotherapy undergraduates with Nomophobia

Abstract

Background: Due to the advances in smartphone technology, adolescents find difficult to refrain themselves from these devices. Smartphone usage is almost uncontrollable among the youth. This screen-based activity has become so addictive that youths fail to allocate their leisure time for physical activity. These high-tech tools have become a major contributor to sedentary lifestyle leading to low physical fitness levels. Aims: To study the association between Nomophobia and level of physical activity in physiotherapy undergraduates. Settings and Design: 200 students from DR. A. P. J Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, Loni were randomly selected. The participants included were between the age group of 18-22 years. Participants who were not willing to participate in the study were excluded. Methods and Material: Participants were assessed for Nomophobia and Level of physical activity using Nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q) and International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-LF). Results: The result obtained suggested that mean and standard deviation of Nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q) for 200 samples was 70.29 ± 24.88 and for the International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-LF) was 597.92± 378.49.The correlation coefficient® of 200 samples was 0.020.The result of the study showed negative and significant correlation with p value < 0.0001. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is significant negative correlation between Nomophobia and level of physical activity in the physiotherapy undergraduates.