Relationships between internet addiction, quality of life and sleep problems: a structural equation modeling analysis

Abstract Objective: To assess the relationship between internet addiction, quality of life, and sleep problems among adolescents. Method: This research was conducted with a representative sample of 875 adolescents. This cross-sectional study used the Internet Addiction Test, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ version 4.0, Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale, and sleep duration. Sociodemographic factors were also analyzed. Structural equation modeling was used to investigate relationships between variables. Results: After adjusting the model for covariances between the latent variables of daytime sleepiness and correlations between the physical and emotional domains of quality of life, the authors obtained satisfactory fit indices (RMSEA = 0.031, CFI = 0.926, TLI = 0.909, SRMR = 0.058). Internet addiction was positively associated with daytime sleepiness (rho = 0.549, p < 0.001) and negatively associated with quality of life (rho = -0.173, p < 0.001). By contrast, sleep duration was negatively associated with daytime sleepiness (rho = -0.089, p = 0.007), positively associated with quality of life (rho = 0.105, p = 0.014), and dependent on school shift (rho = 0.453, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Adolescents with higher levels of internet addiction had lower perceptions of quality of life and higher daytime sleepiness. Moreover, sleep duration had a positive correlation with quality of life. Given its detrimental effects on quality of life and daytime sleepiness, parents should better supervise internet use in adolescents.

Relation between neuroticism and tendency of mobile phone addiction among nursing undergraduates： the mediating role of perceived stress and self-control / 四川精神卫生

BackgroundNegative effects of mobile phone addiction on undergraduate students have led to several health problems including depression， anxiety， attention deficit disorder， cognitive impairment and sleep disturbance. The undergraduate nursing students serve as an important reserve force of the clinical nursing work， and their poor psychological health would have a non-ignorable impact on the quality of the nursing work and the nurse-patient relationship in the future. ObjectiveTo investigate the relation between neuroticism and tendency of mobile phone addiction among undergraduate nursing students， and to examine the pathways through which perceived stress and self-control play a role in the relation by constructing a chain-mediated model. MethodsFrom February to March 2023， a total of 900 undergraduate nursing students across 10 universities in Xi'an， Shaanxi Province were selected through convenient sampling method. Several scales were adopted to assess undergraduate nursing students respectively， including the neuroticism subscale of Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised Short Scale for Chines （EPQ-RSC）， Perceived Stress Scale （PSS）， Self-Control Scale （SCS） and Mobile Phone Addiction Tendency Scale （MPATS）. The assessment were conducted on multiple aspects of these students including neurotic personality， subjective stress， self-control and mobile phone addiction tendency. Model 6 in the SPSS Macro Process 4.1 was used to examine the mediating effect of perceived stress and self-control between neuroticism and mobile phone addiction tendency among undergraduate nursing students. Results① Among the 900 students， 314 cases （34.89%） were found to be addicted to mobile phones. ② The score of neuroticism subscale in EPQ-RSC of nursing undergraduates was positively correlated with the total scores of PSS and MPATS （r=0.400， 0.287， P<0.01）， and negatively correlated with score of SCS （r=-0.364， P<0.01）. The total score of MPATS was positively correlated with the total score of PSS （r=0.362， P<0.01）， and negatively correlated with the total score of SCS （r=-0.468， P<0.01）. The total score of SCS was negatively correlated with the total score of PSS （r=-0.515， P<0.01）. ③ Perceived stress and self-control performed partial mediation between neuroticism personality and mobile phone addiction tendency （with indirect effect values of 0.056 and 0.065， respectively， accounting for 19.72% and 22.89% of the total effect）. Perceived stress and self-control played a chain mediating role between neuroticism personality and mobile phone addiction tendency （with an indirect effect value of 0.064， accounting for 22.54% of the total effect）. ConclusionNeuroticism personality， perceived stress and self-control are confirmed to play important roles in mobile phone addiction tendency among undergraduate nursing students. Neuroticism personality not only directly affects the tendency of mobile phone addiction， but also affects their mobile phone addiction tendency through the chain mediating effect of perceived stress and self-control.［Funded by The 2020 Annual Project of the 13th Five-Year Plan of Education Science in Shaanxi Province （number， SGH20Y1386）］

Influencia del uso de las redes sociales en el síndrome visual informático en adolescentes peruanos

Introducción: El uso excesivo de las redes sociales ha generado diversas secuelas en la salud mental y visual-ocular, dando lugar al Síndrome Visual Informático (SVI) por sobreexposición a las pantallas. Objetivo: Analizar la influencia del uso de las redes sociales en el síndrome visual informático en adolescentes en una realidad peruana. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación de enfoque cuantitativo, hipotético-deductivo, transaccional, correlacional-causal, con una muestra de 126 adolescentes. Para recabar información acerca del uso de las redes sociales, se utilizó el ARS de Escurra y Salas. Para verificar la prevalencia del SVI, se empleó el Cuestionario de Síndrome Visual Informático de Seguí y colaboradores; ambos instrumentos fueron adaptados a formato Google Forms para su aplicación en línea. Resultados: Se encontró una asociación significativa entre el tiempo de permanencia en las redes sociales (RS) y el SVI (p=0,027<0,05); además, se evidenció el impacto significativo de la Adicción a las Redes Sociales (ARS) sobre el SVI (p=0,000<0.01), los síntomas visuales (p=0,000<0.01), oculares (p=0,000<0.01) y astenópicos (p=0,003<0.01). Conclusiones: El estudio demuestra una clara conexión entre el uso excesivo de redes sociales y el SVI en adolescentes peruanos, subrayando la necesidad de una acción conjunta de padres y educadores para mitigar los riesgos y promover un uso digital saludable.

Introduction: The excessive use of social media has generated various sequelae on mental and visual-ocular health, leading to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) due to screen overexposure. Objective: To analyze the influence of social media use on computer vision syndrome in adolescents in a Peruvian context. Methods: A quantitative, hypothetical-deductive, transactional, correlational-causal study was conducted with a sample of 126 adolescents. To gather information about social media use, the ARS by Escurra and Salas was used. To verify the prevalence of CVS, the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire by Seguí and collaborators was employed; both instruments were adapted to Google Forms format for online application. Results: A significant association was found between the time spent on social media (SM) and CVS (p=0.027<0.05); additionally, a significant impact of Social Media Addiction (SMA) on CVS (p=0.000<0.01), visual symptoms (p=0.000<0.01), ocular symptoms (p=0.000<0.01), and asthenopic symptoms (p=0.003<0.01) was evidenced. Conclusions: The study demonstrates a clear connection between excessive use of social media and CVS in Peruvian adolescents, highlighting the need for joint action by parents and educators to mitigate risks and promote healthy digital use.

The association between gaming disorder and impulsivity: A systematic review / Associação entre transtornos por jogos eletrônicos e impulsividade: uma revisão sistemática

Objective Impulsivity has been robustly linked to various addictions, including behavioral addictions. This systematic review aimed to investigate possible relationships between impulsivity and gaming disorder. Method A total of 1,710 empirical studies, without date or language restrictions, were retrieved from Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, PsycNET, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. In total, 16 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for extraction, quantitative analysis, and integrative synthesis. Results Overall, a positive association was observed between gaming disorder and both self-reported measures of impulsivity and behavioral measures of impulsivity. Gaming disorder was associated with the presence of high-risk trends, high sensitivity to rewards, reduced inhibitory control, and low self-control among video game players. Conclusion The present systematic review provides preliminary support for the robust association between impulsivity and gaming disorder. However, given the methodological heterogeneity in assessment instruments and statistical procedures, the identified association should be interpreted cautiously.

Objetivo A impulsividade tem estado fortemente ligada a vários tipos de dependência, incluindo as dependências comportamentais. Esta revisão sistemática visou investigar possíveis relações entre a impulsividade e o transtorno por jogos eletrônicos. Método Um total de 1.710 estudos empíricos, sem restrições de data ou linguagem, foram recuperados das bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, PsycNET, Scopus, e Web of Science. No total, 16 estudos preencheram os critérios de inclusão e foram incluídos para extração, análise quantitativa, e síntese integrativa. Resultados Observou-se uma associação positiva entre o transtorno por jogos eletrônicos e as medidas de impulsividade e de comportamento de impulsividade autorrelatadas. O transtorno por jogos eletrônicos foi associado à presença de tendências de alto risco, alta sensibilidade às recompensas, controle inibitório reduzido, e baixo autocontrole entre os jogadores. Conclusão A presente revisão fornece apoio preliminar para uma associação robusta entre a impulsividade e o transtorno por jogos eletrônicos. Contudo, dada a heterogeneidade metodológica nos instrumentos de avaliação e procedimentos estatísticos, esta associação deve ser interpretada com cautela.

Prevalence of internet addiction and psychological factors in adolescents during the covid-19 pandemic / Prevalência de dependência da internet e fatores psicológicos em adolescentes durante a pandemia de covid-19 / Prevalencia de la adicción a internet y factores psicológicos en adolescentes durante la pandemia de la covid-19

Addictive behaviors related to Internet are becoming more common and this tool has been essential once it enables home office, entertainment, homeschooling, and easy access to information. Despite the easiness brought by technology, the exaggerated use has affected users in different ways, including in the development of psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to assess internet addiction, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention, impulsivity, and stress in 48 adolescents (26 young women and 22 young men), aged from 15 to 18 years, with a mean age of 16.74 (0.61), mostly students of public schools, during COVID-19, to investigate correlations between these variables according to sex and sociodemographic aspects. To assess the factors, the Internet Addiction Test (IAT); the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale (SNAP-IV) Questionnaire ; the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scale for brazilian adolescents (EDAE-A); the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11); and a sociodemographic questionnaire were applied. The data collection was performed in schools located in southern Brazil. The results indicated that 12 out of 48 adolescents were considered addicted to the Internet. Moreover, Internet addiction was a predictor of depression in regression analysis (p<0.001). In addition, participants classified as more addicted to the Internet scored lower averages in general attention (p<0.035) and higher averages in behavioral symptoms of inattention and ADHD (p<0.050), stress (p<0.003), anxiety (p<0.016), and depression (p<0.015), with effect sizes ranging from moderate to high. Therefore, the intense internet use by adolescents might cause psychological consequences such as depression in adolescents. Family support and professional intervention might help in the reduction of symptoms and consequences of internet addiction as well as in its prevention.(AU)

A dependência de internet é cada vez mais comum, pois essa ferramenta tem se tornado imprescindível, uma vez que possibilita home office, entretenimento, educação domiciliar e fácil acesso às informações. No entanto, o uso exagerado da tecnologia afeta os usuários de diversas formas, inclusive no desenvolvimento de transtornos psiquiátricos. Este estudo visou avaliar a dependência de internet, depressão, ansiedade, hiperatividade, atenção, impulsividade e estresse em 48 adolescentes (26 meninas e 22 meninos) de 15 a 18 anos, com idade média de 16,74 (0,61), estudantes de escolas públicas do Sul do Brasil durante a covid-19, para investigar correlações entre as variáveis anteriores de acordo com gênero e aspectos sociodemográficos. Para avaliar, aplicou-se o Internet Addiction Test (IAT), um teste de atenção, escala SNAP IV, escala de depressão, ansiedade e estresse para adolescentes (EDAE-A), escala de impulsividade de Barratt e um questionário sociodemográfico. Os resultados indicaram que 12 adolescentes foram considerados viciados em internet, e que a dependência desta foi preditora da depressão na análise de regressão (p < 0,001). Ainda, os participantes classificados como adictos tiveram médias mais baixas em atenção geral (p < 0,035) e mais altas em sintomas comportamentais de desatenção e hiperatividade (p < 0,050), estresse (p < 0,003), ansiedade (p < 0,016) e depressão (p < 0,015), com efeitos que variaram de moderado a alto. Portanto, o uso intenso da internet por adolescentes pode ter consequências psicológicas, como a depressão. Bom apoio familiar e intervenção profissional podem ajudar na redução dos sintomas e consequências, bem como na prevenção da dependência.(AU)

La adicción a Internet es cada vez más habitual, puesto que esta herramienta es esencial para el trabajo remoto, el entretenimiento, la educación domiciliar y el fácil acceso a la información. Sin embargo, su uso exagerado afecta a la vida de las personas de diferentes maneras, incluso en el desarrollo de trastornos psiquiátricos. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la adicción a Internet, depresión, ansiedad, hiperactividad, atención, impulsividad y estrés en 48 adolescentes (26 muchachas y 22 muchachos), de entre 15 y 18 años, con una edad promedio de 16,74 (0,61), en su mayoría estudiantes de escuelas públicas del Sur de Brasil, durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, para investigar las correlaciones entre las variables mencionadas según género y aspectos sociodemográficos. Para evaluar los factores, se aplicaron el Test de Adicción a Internet (TAI), un test de atención, la escala SNAP IV, la Escala de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés para adolescentes (EDAE-A), la escala de impulsividad de Barratt y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. Los resultados indicaron que 12 adolescentes fueron considerados adictos a Internet, además, la adicción a Internet fue un predictor de la depresión en el análisis de regresión (p<0,001). Igualmente, los participantes clasificados como más adictos a Internet tuvieron promedios más bajos en atención general (p<0,035), y más altos en síntomas conductuales de falta de atención e hiperactividad (p<0,050), estrés (p<0,003), ansiedad (p<0,016) y depresión (p<0,015), con efectos que varían de moderado a alto. Por lo tanto, el uso intenso podría producir consecuencias psicológicas como la depresión en los adolescentes. Tener un buen apoyo familiar e intervención profesional puede ayudar a reducir los síntomas y las consecuencias de la adicción a Internet, así como prevenirla.(AU)

Relationships between internet addiction, smartphone addiction, sleep quality, and academic performance among high-school students

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationships between Internet addiction, smartphone addiction, sleep quality, and academic success. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, high-school students were surveyed to evaluate sleep quality, Internet addiction, and smartphone addiction. Students were queried about their demographics, and grade averages from the previous term were taken as an indicator of academic success. RESULTS: A total of 1,959 students were enrolled in this study, with 1,034 (52.8%) girls and 925 (47.2%) boys, and the median age of the participants was 16 (13-21) years. Multivariate analyses found that poor sleep quality in students who did not have breakfast before going to school was 1.58 times higher than those who did (p<0.001). Students who stayed in a dormitory had 1.79 times more poor sleep quality than those who stayed with their family, and a one-unit increase in the total score of the Young's Internet Addiction Test short form resulted in a 1.08-fold increase (both, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Our study has shown that students' sleep quality was predicted to be lower if they stayed in a dormitory and skipped breakfast. In addition, Internet and smartphone addictions have a negative effect on sleep quality and academic performance.

Correlación entre la adicción a la comida y niveles del ácido araquidónico en adultos con obesidad tras intervenciones nutricionales / Correlation between food addiction and arachidonic acid levels in obese adults following nutritional interventions

Introducción: Los endocannabinoides son una diana en el tratamiento de la obesidad y se producen a partir de ácidos grasos esenciales, los derivados del ácido linoleico actúan como agonistas de los receptores cannabinoides tipo 1 (CB1), asimismo, los derivados del ácido linolénico ejercen efectos de antagonistas de dichos receptores, por lo cual se plantea que modificar el consumo dietario de los ácidos grasos omega 3 y 6 podría modular la activación del sistema endocannabinoide, lo que podría ser favorable para personas con adicción a la comida, considerando cómo este sistema promueve la actividad de las vías dopaminérgicas que se alteran en la adicción a sustancias psicoactivas. Objetivo: Analizar la correlación entre el puntaje de adicción a la comida por la escala mYFAS 2.0 y los niveles plasmáticos de ácido araquidónico en adultos con obesidad tras modular la ingesta de alimentos fuente de ácidos grasos esenciales. Metodología: Se desarrolló un estudio piloto con diseño de ensayo clínico cruzado en dos tiempos, en donde los participantes recibieron los tratamientos estándar y experimental, en estos se brindaron planes siguiendo recomendaciones para el manejo nutricional de la obesidad, adicionalmente, el tratamiento experimental contó con pautas para disminuir el consumo del Omega 6 y aumentar el consumo de Omega 3 para obtener una relación menor a 5:1 entre estos ácidos grasos. Resultados: Se observó una disminución significativa en el puntaje de adicción a la comida y los niveles plasmáticos de ácido araquidónico en los participantes tras recibir el tratamiento experimental, presentando una correlación directamente proporcional entre estas, por otro lado, el tratamiento estándar estuvo asociado a una correlación inversamente proporcional entre estos. Conclusiones: El descenso en las concentraciones plasmáticas del ácido araquidónico fue asociado a un menor puntaje en la escala mYFAS 2.0 de adicción a la comida en los participantes de este estudio tras su exposición al tratamiento experimental.

Introduction: Endocannabinoids are a target in obesity treatment and they are produced from the essential fatty acids, the metabolites of linoleic acid act as agonists of the cannabinoid receptors type 1 (CB1), likewise, the metabolites of the linolenic acid act as inverse agonists of such receptors, hence, it is proposed that modifying the dietary intake of the essential fatty acids (Omega 6 and 3) may modulate the activation of the endocannabinoid system, this could be favorable for people with food addiction, considering how this system promotes the activity of the dopaminergic pathways that are altered in the psychoactive substances addiction. Objective: To analyze the correlation between the food addiction score and plasmatic levels of arachidonic acid in adults with obesity following a modulation of the dietary intake of essential fatty acids n-6 and n-3 food sources. Methods: A pilot study was carried out with a two-period crossover clinical trial design, in which the participants received standard and experimental treatments, in these programs, plans were provided following guidelines for the nutritional management of obesity, in addition, the experimental treatment included recommendations to reduce the intake of linoleic acid and to increase the intake of linolenic acid to obtain a ratio lower to 5:1 between these fatty acids. Results: A significant decrease in the food addiction score and plasmatic levels of arachidonic acid was observed in the participants exposed to the experimental treatment, showing a directly proportional correlation, moreover, the standard treatment was associated to inverse correlations between these variables. Conclusion: The decrease in plasmatic arachidonic acid levels was associated with lower scores on the mYFAS 2.0 of food addiction in the participants of this study following their exposure to the experimental treatment.

Gaming Disorder em Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero / Gaming Disorder in sexual and gender minorities / Trastorno de juego en minorías sexuales y de género

ntrodução: Os jogos eletrônicos são agora reconhecidos como um problema de saúde mental, especialmente entre a comunidade LGBTQIA+. Objetivo: explorar os efeitos do transtorno de jogo (gaming disorder) na população LGBTQIA+. Método: A revisão narrativa abordou hábitos de jogo e gaming disorder em minorias sexuais e de gênero, usando PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase e Web of Science. Das 1640 pesquisas, apenas 3 abordaram gaming disorder nessa população. Resultado: consumidores LGBTQ+ gastam mais em jogos digitais. Jogadores LGBTQIA+ consomem mais jogos de exploração de identidade, possivelmente relacionados ao estresse de minoria. Discussão: minorias sexuais têm maior risco de gaming disorder. Para indivíduos LGBTQIA+, os jogos podem servir como escape e plataforma de apoio, mas o uso problemático pode estar associado a desfechos psiquiátricos negativos. Conclusão: Os jogos online têm o potencial de serem ferramentas de apoio para minorias, no entanto, as evidências são limitadas. É necessária mais pesquisa para compreender melhor a relação entre o uso de jogos e a saúde mental da população LGBTQIA+.

ntroduction: Electronic games are now recognized as a mental health issue, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community. Objective: To explore the effects of gaming disorder in the LGBTQIA+ population. Method: The narrative review addressed gaming habits and gaming disorder in sexual and gender minorities, utilizing PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science. Out of 1640 studies, only 3 focused on gaming disorder in this population. Result: LGBTQ+ consumers spend more on digital games. LGBTQIA+ players engage more in identity exploration games, possibly linked to minority stress. Discussion: Sexual minorities face a higher risk of gaming disorder. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, games can serve as an escape and support platform, but problematic use may be associated with negative psychiatric outcomes. Conclusion: Online games have the potential as support tools for minorities, but evidence is limited. Further research is needed to better understand the relationship between game use and mental health in the LGBTQIA+ population.

Introducción: Los videojuegos electrónicos son reconocidos actualmente como un problema de salud mental, especialmente dentro de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Objetivo: Explorar los efectos del trastorno de juego (gaming disorder) en la población LGBTQIA+. Método: La revisión narrativa abordó los hábitos de juego y el gaming disorder en minorías sexuales y de género, utilizando PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase y Web of Science. De las 1640 investigaciones, solo 3 se centraron en el gaming disorder en esta población. Resultado: Los consumidores LGBTQ+ gastan más en juegos digitales. Los jugadores LGBTQIA+ consumen más juegos de exploración de identidad, posiblemente relacionados con el estrés de minoría. Discusión: Las minorías sexuales enfrentan un mayor riesgo de gaming disorder. Para los individuos LGBTQIA+, los juegos pueden servir como un escape y plataforma de apoyo, pero el uso problemático puede estar asociado con resultados psiquiátricos negativos. Conclusión: Los juegos en línea tienen el potencial como herramientas de apoyo para las minorías, pero la evidencia es limitada. Se requiere más investigación para comprender mejor la relación entre el uso de juegos y la salud mental en la población LGBTQIA+.

Compreensão de profissionais sobre o processo de alta hospitalar de crianças dependentes de tecnologias / Understanding of professionals about the process of hospital discharge of children dependent on technologies / Comprensión de los profesionales sobre el proceso de alta hospitalaria de niños dependientes de tecnologías

Objetivo: compreender o processo de alta hospitalar de crianças dependentes de tecnologias por profissionais de unidades pediátricas e neonatais. Método: estudo descritivo com os profissionais da assistência à criança dependente de tecnologias de um Hospital Universitário entre julho e setembro de 2020. Os dados foram obtidos foram exportados para o software Iramuteq e interpretados à luz da teoria de análise de conteúdo. O estudo possui aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa. Resultados: a nuvem de palavras contextualizou e forneceu subsídios para a identificação de duas categorias: Compreensão da necessidade de trabalho em equipe para planejamento de alta hospitalar e percepção da necessidade de implementação de ferramentas como protocolos e fluxos para o direcionamento do preparo para alta e continuidade do cuidado. Conclusão: os profissionais referem que a alta hospitalar é realizada conforme a rotina assistencial e ainda segue um modelo medicalocêntrico(AU)

Objective: to understand the process of hospital discharge of technology-dependent children by professionals from pediatric and neonatal units. Method: descriptive study with technology-dependent child care professionals at a University Hospital between July and September 2020. The data obtained was exported to the Iramuteq software and interpreted in light of content analysis theory. The study is approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: the word cloud contextualized and provided support for the identification of two categories: Understanding the need for teamwork to plan hospital discharge and perception of the need to implement tools such as protocols and flows to guide preparation for discharge and continuity of care. Conclusion: professionals report that hospital discharge is carried out according to the care routine and still follows a medical-centric model(AU)

Objetivo: comprender el proceso de alta hospitalaria de niños dependientes de tecnología por parte de profesionales de unidades de pediatría y neonatología. Método: estudio descriptivo con los profesionales de cuidado al niño que depende de tecnologías en un Hospital Universitario, entre julio y septiembre de 2020. Los datos obtenidos se exportaron al software Iramuteq y se interpretaron a la luz de la teoría del análisis de contenido. El estudio es aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: la nube de palabras contextualizó y trajo subsidios para la identificación de dos categorías: comprensión de la necesidad de trabajo en equipo para planificar el alta hospitalaria y percepción de la necesidad de implementar herramientas como protocolos y flujos para orientar la preparación para el alta y la continuidad de la atención. Conclusión: los profesionales refieren que el alta hospitalaria se realiza según la rutina asistencial y sigue un modelo médico centrado(AU)

Adicción digital, a la comida e índice de alimentación saludable en adultos jóvenes universitarios / Digital and food addiction and eating index healthy in college young adults

INTRODUCCIÓN: Hoy en día existen dos fenómenos que son de interés, la adicción digital y la adicción a la comida. Existe la probabilidad de que estos factores influyan de forma negativa en el índice de alimentación saludable. METODOLOGÍA: El diseño utilizado fue el correlacional y transversal. La población de interés estuvo compuesta por 845 adultos jóvenes, la muestra fue de 282 personas seleccionadas de manera aleatoria y por conglomerados. El índice de alimentación saludable se evaluó por medio del Índice Alternativo Mexicano de Alimentación Saludable, el cuestionario de Frecuencia de Consumo de Alimentos de Adolescentes y Adultos, la Escala Adicción a la Comida de Yale y la Escala de Efectos de las Redes Sociales en la Conducta Alimentaria. Se realizó el análisis estadístico en el software SPSS. RESULTADOS: El 80,9% de la muestra son mujeres. El tiempo de uso de redes sociales y plataformas digitales mostró una media de 9,21 horas diarias. El 39,4% con peso corporal elevado. Se detectó una asociación positiva y significativa entre la adicción a la comida y la adicción digital (U= 452, p< 0,001) y negativa entre la adicción a la comida y el índice de alimentación saludable (U= 192, p< 0,001). CONCLUSIÓN: La investigación contribuye a conocer la relación que existe entre la adicción digital y la adicción a la comida; además de la relación entre estos factores y el índice de alimentación saludable. Esta evidencia puede servir de fundamente para el desarrollo de intervenciones de enfermería y abre una nueva área de investigación.

INTRODUCTION: Today there are two phenomena that are of interest, digital addiction and food addiction. There is a likelihood that these factors will negatively influence the healthy eating index. METHODOLOGY: The design used was correlational and transversal. The population of interest was made up of 845 young adults, the sample was 282 people selected randomly and by clusters. The healthy eating index was evaluated through the Mexican Alternative Healthy Eating Index, the Food Consumption Frequency of Adolescents and Adults questionnaire, the Yale Food Addiction Scale and the Social Network Effects on Behavior Scale. Food. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS software. RESULTS: 80,9% of the sample are women. The time spent using social networks and digital platforms showed an average of 9,21 hours per day. 39,4% with high body weight. A positive and significant association was detected between food addiction and digital addiction (U= 452, p< 0,001) and a negative association between food addiction and the healthy eating index (U= 192, p< 0,001). CONCLUSION: The research contributes to understanding the relationship between digital addiction and food addiction; in addition to the relationship between these factors and the healthy eating index. This evidence can serve as a basis for the development of nursing interventions and opens a new area of research.

O entendimento da dependência química por pacientes em tratamento em uma unidade de internação especializada / The understanding of addiction from patients being treated in a specialized hospitalization unit

A dependência química é um fenômeno social complexo, pois envolve diferentes instituições e atores sociais no seu enfrentamento. O conhecimento da perspectiva das pessoas que sofrem desse transtorno e buscam tratamento é de fundamental importância para a produção de evidências científicas visando à elaboração de políticas públicas. Analisar as percepções sobre a dependência química de pacientes em tratamento do transtorno por uso de substâncias psicoativas. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório em que foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com pacientes internados em uma unidade de internação especializada no tratamento da dependência química em um hospital universitário de alta complexidade no Sul do Brasil. Mediante a análise de conteúdo de Bardin, construíram-se quatro categorias analíticas para a compreensão das percepções sobre este problema na perspectiva dos pacientes: (1) Buscando tratamento, (2) Causas da dependência química, (3) Perdas e ganhos associados ao uso de substâncias psicoativas e (4) Ter uma vida saudável. Observaram-se quais motivos e causas apresentaram uma relação de complementaridade, na medida em que as causas do início do uso também foram os motivos para buscar tratamento. Além disso, identificou-se que os participantes reconheceram utilidade no uso de substâncias psicoativas, com predomínio das perdas sobre os ganhos, demonstrando que este é um ponto importante de ser abordado em ações de educação em saúde com essa população.

Many institutions and social actors are involved in the struggle against addiction, making it a complex social phenomenon. Knowledge about the perspective of those who suffer this type of disorder and seek treatment is essential to produce scientific evidence to elaborate public policies. To analyze perceptions about chemical dependency of patients being treated for disorder associated with psychoactive substances. This is a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study. We carried out semi-structured interviews with patients hospitalized in a unit specialized in treating addiction from a high-complexity teaching hospital in the south of Brazil. Using Bardin's content analysis, we created four analytical categories to understand the perceptions about this problem, from the perspective of patients: (1) Seeking treatment; (2) Causes of addiction; (3) Pros and cons of using psychoactive substances; and (4) Leading a healthy life. We observed which motives and causes were complementary, as the causes for starting the use of these substances were the same causes for seeking treatment. Furthermore, participants believed psychoactive substances had some utility, though there were more disadvantages than advantages. This is an important element to address in actions of education in health when dealing with this population.

Comportamiento de adicción a la comida en pacientes recientemente diagnosticados con diabetes tipo 2 / Food addiction behavior in patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes

Resumen Antecedentes: El concepto de adicción a la comida describe las dificultades de algunos individuos respecto al consumo de comida. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de la adicción a la comida y su asociación con el índice de masa corporal (IMC), consumo de calorías y control terapéutico en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DMT2) de diagnóstico reciente. Material y: métodos: Se incluyeron 1080 pacientes con DMT2. Se determinó el grado de control terapéutico con niveles de hemoglobina glicada, colesterol de baja densidad y presión arterial. El consumo diario de calorías fue estimado con un cuestionario semicuantitativo de frecuencia de consumo de alimentos. Resultados: Casi todos los pacientes mostraron sobrepeso (40.5 %) y obesidad (49.1 %). La frecuencia de adicción a la comida fue de 54.2 % (56.9 % en mujeres y 48.9 % en hombres). La adicción a la comida se asoció a IMC (RM = 1.89, p ≤ 0.05), alto consumo calórico (RM = 1.14, p ≤ 0.05) y hemoglobina glicada > 7 % (RM = 1.43, p ≤ 0.05). Conclusiones: La adicción a la comida es frecuente en pacientes con sobrepeso/obesidad y DMT2 recientemente diagnosticada y se asocia al consumo calórico superior a lo recomendado, grado de obesidad y pobre control terapéutico.

Abstract Background: The concept of food addiction describes the difficulties of some individuals with regard to food consumption. Objective: To determine the frequency of food addiction and its association with body mass index (BMI), calorie consumption and therapeutic control in patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Material and methods: A total of 1,080 patients with T2DM were included. The degree of metabolic control was determined with the levels of glycated hemoglobin, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and blood pressure. Daily caloric consumption was estimated with a semi-quantitative questionnaire of food consumption frequency. Results: Nearly all patients showed overweight (40.5 %) and obesity (49.1 %). The frequency of food addiction was 54.2 % (56.9 % in women and 48.9 % in men). Food addiction was associated with BMI (OR = 1.89, p ≤ 0.05), high caloric intake (OR = 1.14, p ≤ 0.05) and glycated hemoglobin > 7 % (OR = 1.43, p ≤ 0.05) Conclusions: Food addiction is common in patients with overweight/obesity and newly-diagnosed T2DM, and is associated with higher-than-recommended caloric consumption, obesity degree and poor metabolic control.

Cuidado transcultural em maternidades a puérperas e neonatos expostos a substâncias psicoativas no pré-natal / Cross-Cultural Care In Maternities To Puerpera And Newborns Exposed To Psychoactive Substances In Prenatal

O abuso de substâncias psicoativas pela mulher no período pré-natal tem chamado a atenção para a necessidade de práticas de cuidado materno-neonatal que sejam culturalmente competentes. Desta forma, este estudo teve como objetivo relatar limitações e potencialidades de cuidado transcultural ao binômio mãe usuária de álcool ou outras drogas e seu neonato, observadas no dia a dia da maternidade. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de natureza exploratória, descritiva, com perspectiva etnográfica sobre o cuidado prestado ao binômio mãe usuária de álcool ou outras drogas e seu neonato, realizada entre 2018 e 2020 em maternidades. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de observação participante e entrevistas às puérperas e profissionais de saúde, discutindo-os à luz da Teoria de Madeleine Leininger. As limitações e potencialidades do cuidado focaram no acolhimento, na comunicação entre os profissionais e as pacientes, na identificação de sinais de dependência e abstinência na puérpera, nas orientações em saúde e na rotina de avaliação neonatal. A compreensão cultural e o vínculo etnográfico permitiram uma relação de confiança, de busca de conhecimento e de construção coletiva para o efetivo cuidado culturalmente congruente frente às limitações encontradas.

The abuse of psychoactive substances by women during the prenatal period has called attention to the need for culturally competent maternal-neonatal care practices. Thus, this study aimedto report limitations and potentialities of cross-cultural care to the binomial mother who uses alcohol or other drugs and her newborn, observed in the daily life of the maternity ward. It is qualitative research of exploratory, descriptive nature, with ethnographic perspective on the care provided to the binomial mother who uses alcohol or other drugs and her newborn, conducted between 2019 to 2020 in maternity hospitals. The data were obtained through participant observation and interviews to puerperae and health professionals, discussing them in the light of Madeleine Leininger's Theory. The limitations and potentialities of care focused on the reception, communication between professionals and patients, identification of signs of dependence and abstinence in puerperae, health guidelines, and routine neonatal evaluation. The cultural understanding and the ethnographic bond allowed a relationship of trust, search for knowledge, and collective construction for the effective culturally congruent care in face of the limitations found.

"Louco sim, drogado não": o imaginário de profissionais da saúde mental / "Crazies over junkies": The collective imagination of mental health professionals

Considerando que as práticas clínicas se baseiam tanto em conhecimentos científicos como em crenças e valores nem sempre conscientes, este estudo objetiva investigar o imaginário coletivo de profissionais de saúde mental sobre o paciente psiquiátrico, na perspectiva da psicologia psicanalítica concreta. Justifica-se, portanto, desde o interesse em aperfeiçoar a qualidade do atendimento, tendo em vista tanto o benefício dos pacientes, como a melhoria das condições de exercício profissional. A partir de uma entrevista psicológica coletiva, articulada ao redor do uso do Procedimento de Desenhos-Estórias com Tema, abordamos sete profissionais de nível superior que trabalham em equipamento de saúde mental. A consideração do material permitiu a produção interpretativa de dois campos de sentido afetivo-emocional: "Sofredores psicóticos" e "Impostores dependentes". O quadro geral apresenta a coexistência de visões solidárias e éticas diante do psicótico com visões preconceituosas e hostis em relação ao dependente químico. Esse contraste se baseia sobretudo na dificuldade em perceber que a base motivacional do uso da droga seria o sofrimento emocional. Como um todo, esse cenário permite pensar que a reforma psiquiátrica gerou transformações que promovem acolhimento, mas que ainda permanecem estigmas a serem superados.

Considering that clinical practices are based both on scientific knowledge and on beliefs and values that are not always conscious, this study aims to investigate the collective imagination of mental health professionals about the psychiatric patient, from the perspective of psychoanalytic concrete psychology. The importance of this study lies on the interest in improving the quality of care, considering both the benefit of patients and the improvement of professional practice conditions. Based on a collective psychological interview, articulated around the use of the Thematic Story-Drawing Procedure, we approached seven higher education professionals who work in mental health service. Consideration of the material allowed the interpretative production of two affective-emotional fields of meaning: "Psychotic sufferers" and "Dependent impostors". The overall picture shows the coexistence of sympathetic and ethical views toward the mentally psychotic with prejudiced and hostile views toward the drug-dependent. This contrast is mainly based on the difficulty in realizing that the motivational basis for drug use would be emotional suffering. As a whole, this scenario allows us to conclude that the psychiatric reform has brought about transformations that promote acceptance, but that stigmas to be overcome still remain.

Factores predisponentes a enfermedades no transmisibles en un área de salud del municipio de Santiago de Cuba / Predisposing factors to non-communicable diseases in a health area from Santiago de Cuba municipality i: en

Introducción: Hoy en día las enfermedades no transmisibles constituyen un grave problema que afecta el estado de salud de la población, con una tendencia ascendente preocupante. Objetivo: Identificar los factores predisponentes a las enfermedades no transmisibles en pacientes de un área de salud. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal de 286 individuos, escogidos a través de un muestreo aleatorio bietápico en el área de salud Josué País García del municipio de Santiago de Cuba, durante el 2021. Las variables analizadas fueron antecedentes patológicos personales, consumo de productos del tabaco y alcohol, hábitos dietéticos y evaluación nutricional. Se utilizaron como medidas de resumen las frecuencias absolutas, el porcentaje y la tasa de prevalencia para variables cualitativas; la media aritmética y el mínimo e intervalo de confianza para variables cuantitativas. Resultados: El mayor riesgo de presentar hipertensión arterial figuró en las féminas (35,6 %) y existió alta prevalencia de fumadores en hombres (30,5 %) y mujeres (27,7 %). Asimismo, predominaron la exposición al humo de tabaco (fumadores pasivos) y el consumo de alcohol en edades tempranas (25-34 años). De los encuestados, 33,3 % resultó estar sobrepeso u obeso. Conclusiones: Los factores predisponentes a las enfermedades no transmisibles pudieran estar asociados con estilos de vida no saludables como el consumo de productos del tabaco y el alcohol, los hábitos dietéticos inadecuados y el sobrepeso.

Introduction: Nowadays non-communicable diseases are a serious problem that affects the health of the population, with a worrying upward tendency. Objective: To identify the predisposing factors to non-communicable diseases in patients from a health area. Methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study of 286 individuals, chosen by a two-stage random sampling in Josué País García health area from Santiago de Cuba municipality, was carried out during 2021. The analyzed variables were personal pathological history, consumption of tobacco and alcohol products, dietary habits and nutritional evaluation. The absolute frequencies, percentage and prevalence rate were used as summary measures for qualitative variables; the arithmetic mean and the minimum and interval of confidence were used for quantitative variables. Results: The highest risk of presenting hypertension was in females (35.6%) and there was a high prevalence of smokers in men (30.5%) and women (27.7%). Also, the exposure to tobacco smoke (passive smokers) and alcohol consumption at an early age (25-34 years) prevailed. Of those interviewed, 33.3% was overweight and obese. Conclusions: The predisposing factors to non-communicable diseases could be associated with the non healthy lifestyle as the consumption of tobacco and alcohol products, inadequate dietary habits and overweight.

Ibogaína: un psicodélico atípico con potencial antiadictivo / Ibogaine: an atypical psychedelic with anti-addictive potential

El trastorno por uso de sustancias es una enfermedad crónica de graves consecuencias. Actualmente, los tratamientos farmacológicos no apuntan a corregir los cambios neurobiológicos generados en el cerebro por el uso crónico de sustancias de abuso, sino que se enfocan principalmente en la atenuación de algunos de los síntomas que padece el consumidor. La ibogaína es un psicodélico atípico que, tanto en estudios observacionales como en ensayos clínicos abiertos, ha mostrado una propiedad antiadictiva que perdura en el tiempo. Sin embargo, su delicado perfil de toxicidad cardíaca, así como su uso en entornos sin adecuadas medidas de seguridad, han limitado su progresión en las investigaciones clínicas. Los efectos antiadictivos de ibogaína han disparado diversas líneas de investigación básica, preclínica y clínica, que buscan confirmar su efectividad, entender sus mecanismos de acción y delimitar su perfil de seguridad. Dada la poca información disponible para los profesionales de salud sobre esta sustancia, esta revisión busca aportar información acerca de su potencial terapéutico, posibles mecanismos de acción y riesgos asociados a su administración.

Substance use disorder is a chronic disease with severe consequences. Currently, pharmacological treatments do not aim to correct the neurobiological changes generated in the brain by the chronic use of substances of abuse, but rather focus mainly on attenuating some of the user's symptoms. Ibogaine is an atypical psychedelic that has shown long-lasting and interesting antiaddictive properties in both observational studies and open-label clinical trials. However, its delicate profile of cardiac toxicity, as well as its use in settings without adequate safety measures, have limited its progression in clinical research. The anti-addictive effects of ibogaine have triggered diverse scientific research in basic, preclinical, and clinical areas, which seek efficacy confirmation and to fully understand ibogaine´s underlying mechanisms of action and its safety profile. Given that there is little information available to health professionals about ibogaine and its antiaddictive properties, this review aims to provide published data about its therapeutic potential in drug addiction, its mechanisms of action, and risks associated with its administration.

Tecnoestrés y tecnoadicción: el papel de la tecnodependencia en trabajadores de Colombia y México

Introducción: La tecnodependencia es un fenómeno en aumento que podría intensificar riesgos psicosociales como el tecnoestrés y la tecnoadicción, los cuales están asociados al deterioro de la salud y a consecuencias negativas para las organizaciones. Objetivo: Analizar el papel de la tecnodependencia en el tecnoestrés y la tecnoadicción en trabajadores de Colombia y México. Materiales y métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio con una estrategia asociativa, predictiva, que contó con 1137 participantes (nacionalidad colombiana = 46 % y nacionalidad mexicana = 54 %). Se utilizó una ficha de datos sociodemográficos y laborales, las escalas de medición de tecnodependencia, tecnoestrés y tecnoadicción. Para el análisis de los datos se realizó un modelo de senderos. Resultados: La generación muda (r = 151), el uso compulsivo del celular (r = 384), el phub-bing (r = 312) y el uso del celular al conducir (r = -0.21) presentaron una relación positiva con el uso excesivo de las tecnologías y una influencia directa en su uso compulsivo. Se concluye que la tecnodependencia cumple un papel predictor del tecnoestrés, y especialmente de la tecnoadicción, en trabajadores colombianos y mexicanos. Es fundamental monitorear el comportamiento de estos riesgos psicosociales emergentes asociados a la tecnología, dadas las implicaciones que tiene en la salud de las personas, sobre todo en el contexto de pandemia.

Introduction: Tech dependence is a growing phenomenon that could intensify psychosocial risks such as technostress and tech addiction, which are associated with health deterioration and negative consequences for organizations. Objective: To analyze the role of tech dependence in technostress and tech addiction in workers in Colombia and Mexico. Materials and methods: A study with an associative, predictive strategy was conducted with 1,137 participants (Colombian nationality = 46% and Mexican nationality = 54 %). A sociodemographic and occupational data sheet was used, as well as scales to measure techno dependence, technostress, and tech addiction. A path model was used for data analysis. Results: Mute generation (r =151), compulsive cell phone use (r =384), phubbing (r=312), and cell phone use while driving (r =-0.21) presented a positive relationship with the excessive use of technologies and have a direct influence on their compulsive use. It is concluded that tech dependence plays a predictive role in technostress, especially tech addiction in Colombian and Mexican workers. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the behavior of these emerging psychosocial risks associated with technology, given the implications on people's health, especially in the context of a pandemic.

DIGITAL GAMING ADDICTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS STUDENTS OF ST. COLUMBA'S COLLEGE, HAZARIBAGH.

Digital gaming addiction has become a growing concern among adolescents, with potential gender differences in prevalence, risk factors, and consequences. The aims of the study to provide an outcome of existing tools on digital gaming addiction among adolescents, focusing specifically on gender differences. By examining key tools, the study explores the prevalence of gaming addiction among male and female adolescents, gender-related risk factors, and the differential impact of gaming addiction on various domains of well-being. The findings highlight the importance of considering gender-specific factors in understanding and addressing digital gaming addiction among adolescents.

Lazer no tratamento da adicção de substâncias psicoativas / Leisure in the treatment of psychoactive substance addition

O trabalho objetiva conhecer como profissionais de equipe multidisciplinar se utilizam do lazer para tratamento e (re)educação de pessoas com transtornos por uso de subtâncias psicoativas. Ocorreu estudo de caso, no Hotel Fazenda e Clínica X, onde participaram de entrevistas semiestruturadas trabalhadores de diversas especialidades. Artigos selecionados em quatro revistas de envergadura nacional estruturadas por universidades federais no Brasil ­ Licere (UFMG); RBEL(UFMG); Motrivivência (UFSC) e Movimento(UFRGS) ­ auxiliaram nas reflexões realizadas, além de autores clássicos que tratam de lazer, drogas e educação não formal. Restou evidenciado que o lazer ocupa função de destaque no tratamento da adicção de psicoativos porque viabiliza socialização e mudança positiva de comportamento das pessoas em tratamento; contribui ao autocuidado e controle da ansiedade dentre outros.

The objective of this work is to know how professionals from a multidisciplinary team use leisure for the treatment and (re)education of people with disorders due to the use of psychoactive substances. A case study took place at Hotel Fazenda and Clínica X, where workers from different specialties participated in semistructured interviews. Articles selected in four magazines of national scale structured by federal universities in Brazil ­ Licere (UFMG); RBEL(UFMG); Motrivivência (UFSC) and Movimento (UFRGS) ­ helped in the reflections carried out, in addition to classic authors who deal with leisure, drugs and non-formal education. It remained evident that leisure occupies a prominent role in the treatment of psychoactive addiction because it enables socialization and a positive change in the behavior of people undergoing treatment; contributes to self-care and anxiety control, among others.

Prevalence and correlates of social networking addiction and its association with adult ADHD and stress among students of a medical college

Introduction: Repeated use of social network is said to cause addiction. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is disorder found in childhood. Studies have shown that such children continue to have the symptoms of ADHD as adults. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of social networking addiction and Internet addiction and their relationship with ADHD. Also, to assess the relationship between perceived stress and sociodemographic factors with social networking and internet addiction. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students of BMCRI after ethical clearance. Medical students who gave consent were included through stratified random sampling. Those who were taking treatment for psychiatric illness were excluded. Scales like the Young Internet addiction test (IAT); Bergen’s Facebook Reporting Scale, ADHD Self-Reporting Scale, and Wender Utah Brief Rating Scale for ADHD, and Cohen Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) for perceived stress have been used. Results: The mean age was found to be 21.56 ± 3 years. 62.6% were males and 37.33% of were females. The prevalence of Internet addiction was found to be 23.3% (n = 35), with 2% (n = 3) were having severe addiction, 6.6% (n = 10) were having moderate Internet and 14.6% (n = 22) having mild internet addiction according to modified Young’s criteria (2011). The prevalence of social networking addiction as per the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) score was 4.66% and adult ADHD was 15%. There was a strong positive correlation (0.76) between Internet Addiction and Facebook addiction scores and between BFAS score and IAT score. A moderate positive correlation (0.46 and 0.47) between Internet addiction and Facebook addiction with perceived stress and ADHD and IAT score with PSS score and ASRS score, weak positive correlation with PSS score and ASRS score was observed. Conclusion: A significant proportion of medical students develop Internet addiction and minority develops social network addiction. Furthermore, perceived stress and ADHD scores are positively correlated with internet and social networking addiction.