EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONE USAGE ON HEALTH OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

Dr Naureen Kanwal Satti; Dr Lubna Tabassum; Dr Nadeem Hashmat; Dr Lyeeq Ahmed; Dr Fareeza Taskeen Mustafa; Dr Nagina Shahzadi

Volume : VII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONE USAGE ON HEALTH OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

Dr Naureen Kanwal Satti, Dr Lubna Tabassum, Dr Nadeem Hashmat, Dr Lyeeq Ahmed, Dr Fareeza Taskeen Mustafa, Dr Nagina Shahzadi

Abstract :

Mobile phone and handheld gadgets have transformed our lives and made it more convenient. Excess use of mobile phones is also associated with several physical and mental health problems. This study was conducted to see the effects of mobile phone usage on health of medical practitioners. A web-based survey was used to collect data. Out of 343 surveys received, 270 surveys were included in the final study. Majority of respondents were females and majority were from internal medicine. Majority of respondents used mobile phones for more than 5 hours a day. The most common health issues encountered were back and neck pain, eye strain, fatigue and lack of sleep. Loss of concentration was also reported by majority of respondents. It is therefore required to limit the use of mobile phones and hand-held gadgets.