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Resumo Há relatos de efeitos adversos na saúde física e mental dos adolescentes associados ao uso excessivo do smartphone. O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a dependência do smartphone e os fatores relacionados em adolescentes de uma região do Nordeste brasileiro. Trata-se de estudo transversal realizado em seis Escolas Estaduais de Educação Profissional (EEEPs), na cidade de Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil, desenvolvido entre setembro e outubro de 2019. Participaram 286 adolescentes, entre 15 e 19 anos, que responderam cinco instrumentos de coleta. Análises bivariada e multivariada foram utilizadas para avaliar os fatores relacionados ao desfecho, pelo SPSS versão 23.0. A dependência do smartphone apresentou prevalência de 70,3%, e mostrava associação com menor idade (OR=0,583; p=0,001), menos horas de sono (OR=0,715; p=0,020), mais tempo de uso no final de semana (OR=1,115; p=0,015), queixa de dor cervical (OR=2,206; p=0,020) e suspeita de transtorno mental comum (OR=1,272; p=0,000). Evidenciou-se elevada dependência do smartphone nos adolescentes da amostra, relacionada a múltiplos fatores. Alerta-se para a importância de campanhas educativas que orientem os adolescentes, pais, educadores e profissionais de saúde para os riscos do uso excessivo de smartphones à saúde dos adolescentes.
Abstract Adverse effects on the physical and mental health of adolescents associated with excessive smartphone use have been reported. This paper aims to assess adolescent smartphone addiction and related factors in a region in Northeastern Brazil. This cross-sectional study was carried out in six State-run Professional Education Schools in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, from September to October 2019 with 286 adolescents aged 15-19 years who completed five data collection instruments. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess factors related to the outcome using SPSS version 23.0. Smartphone addiction prevalence rate was 70,3% and was associated with being underage (OR=0,583; p=0,001), fewer sleep hours (OR=0,715; p=0,020), longer use on weekends (OR=1,115; p=0,015), cervical pain (OR=2,206; p=0,020), and suspected common mental disorder (OR=1,272; p=0,000). A high smartphone addiction level was observed among adolescents in the sample and was related to multiple factors. Attention should be drawn to the importance of educational campaigns to guide adolescents, parents, educators, and health professionals about the risks of excessive smartphone use to the health of adolescents.
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Humans , Adolescent , Behavior, Addictive/epidemiology , Internet Addiction Disorder , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , SmartphoneABSTRACT
This study sought evidence of the validity of the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version for a Brazilian sample of 718 individuals, amongst university students (n = 387, M age = 22.1 years) and adults (n = 331, M age = 35.2 years), who completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and the scale. The transcultural adaptation was carried out using specific protocols as recommended by expert's committees. The factorial structure was evaluated by three methods: Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Principal Component Analysis, and Network Analysis. The adjustment parameters were not adequate and Principal Component Analysis explained 39.2% of the variance. The scale showed good reliability (α = 0.81) and a 39.4% prevalence of problematic phone use. The Network Analysis indicated that the correlations between the items were similar in the two populations. This is an unpublished study evaluating the usage pattern of smartphones in a sample of the adult population from all Brazilian states.
Este estudo buscou evidências de validade da Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version para uma amostra brasileira de 718 indivíduos, entre universitários (n = 387; Midade = 22,1 anos) e adultos (n = 331; Midade = 35,2 anos), que preencheram um questionário sociodemográfico e uma escala. Realizou-se a adaptação transcultural com protocolos específicos respondidos por juízes. A estrutura fatorial foi avaliada por três métodos: Análise Fatorial Confirmatória, Análise de Componentes Principais e Análise de Rede. Os parâmetros de ajustes não foram adequados e a Análise de Componentes Principais explicou 39,2% da variância. A escala mostrou boa confiabilidade (α = 0,81) e prevalência de 39,4% de uso problemático de smartphone. A Análise de Rede indicou que as correlações entre os itens foram parecidas nas duas populações. Este é um estudo inédito, avaliando o padrão de uso de smartphones em uma amostra da população adulta de todos os estados brasileiros.
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Students , Adult , Internet , Smartphone , Addiction MedicineABSTRACT
La Adiccionología como componente de las ciencias de la salud, está alcanzando un rápido reconocimiento como disciplina médica, específicamente como subespecialidad de la psiquiatría. El problema de las adicciones es un tema que se extiende y se agrava en la sociedad posmoderna, debido a su multidimensionalidad y multifactorialidad. Las condiciones de salud de los países han mejorado en cuanto a la reducción de la mortalidad y de la incidencia de algunas enfermedades transmisibles. Sin embargo, se está dando una mayor incidencia de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles relacionadas con los estilos de vida, así como la emergencia de problemas de salud derivados de la violencia, el consumo de drogas, adicciones sociales, lúdicas y adicción digital (conectividad). Los factores familiares, incluyendo el rechazo de los padres y los conflictos familiares, debido al abuso de sustancias y problemas de salud mental, se encuentran entre los predictores más fuertes y consistentes de los problemas de comportamiento de los adolescentes. De otro lado, en el Modelo Holístico Centrado en la Familia, Nizama propone el desarrollo humano integral mediante la organización multidimensional como eje de vida que comprende once dimensiones de la vida humana: corporal, potencial genético, personalidad, esencia humana, cognición, imaginación, estilos de vida, activos, imagen, futuridad y posteridad. En conclusión, la adiccionología es la especialidad médica indicada para el manejo exitoso y esperanzador de esta enfermedad volitiva en todos los grupos de edad, con adherencia familiar comprometida y sostenible.
Addictionology as a component of the health sciences is rapidly becoming recognized as a medical discipline, specifically as a subspecialty of psychiatry. The problem of addictions is a subject that extends and worsens in postmodern society, due to its multidimensionality and multifactoriality. The health conditions of the countries have improved in terms of reducing mortality and the incidence of some communicable diseases. However, there is a greater incidence of chronic noncommunicable diseases related to lifestyles, as well as the emergence of health problems derived from violence, drug consumption, social, recreational addictions and digital addiction (connectivity). Family factors, including rejection by parents and family conflicts, due to substance abuse and mental health problems, are among the strongest and most consistent predictors of adolescent behavior problems. Therefore, in the Holistic Family Centered Model, Nizama proposes integral human development through multidimensional organization as an axis of life that comprises eleven dimensions of human life: body, genetic potential, personality, human essence, cognition, imagination, lifestyles, assets, image, futurity and posterity. In conclusion, addictionology is the medical specialty indicated for the successful and hopeful management of this volitional disease in all age groups, with committed and sustainable family adherence.
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OBJECTIVE: Alcohol-induced blackout (blackout) is a typical early symptom of cognitive impairment caused by drinking. However, the first onset age of blackout or the duration after onset of blackout has not been directly compared in previous studies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in cognitive function to the first start age of blackouts and their duration. METHODS: Thirty-one male subjects were included in this study. Their age at the first blackout and the duration after the onset of blackout were investigated. Neuropsychological tests were conducted to determine their attention, memory, and executive function. Subjects were divided into three groups according to their age of the first onset blackout (group O1, 40 years). Subjects were also divided into three groups by duration after the onset of blackout (P1, 30 years). We then examined differences in neurocognitive function among these groups. RESULTS: O1 tended to have a lower memory score than O2 (F = 3.28, p = 0.053). Significant differences were observed in attention and executive function between groups P1 and P3 (Digit Span_backward: F = 6.07, p < 0.05; visual span_forward: F = 4.19, p < 0.05; executive intelligence quotient: F = 3.55, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Greater memory impairment was detected in subjects having an earlier age of the first blackout. The longer the duration after the onset of blackout, the more impaired their attention and executive function skills.