To Examine the Relationship Between Nomophobia and Sleep Quality in Smartphone Users Among Different University Pharmacy Students in Dehradun

Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, is a disease that may arise from excessive phone usage and can lead to many physiological, social, and psychological issues. The term "nomophobia" derives from the phrase "no mobile phobia," signifying the fear of losing cellular coverage. The majority of study on nomophobia to far has focused on students due to their technological proficiency. This study utilised a questionnaire to assess the prevalence of nomophobia and its impact on sleep quality. The research examined the correlation between pharmacy students' reliance on cellphones (Nomophobia) and the quality of their sleep across several colleges in Dehradun. Between September 2023 and March 2024, pharmacy students from several colleges in Dehradun participated in this study. A self-created and verified questionnaire about Nomophobia was disseminated via WhatsApp to around 400 individuals. The survey had 15 questions divided into three sections: demographic data, mobile phone usage patterns, and the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. We employed Spearman's Correlation analysis and Regression to organise the responses into tables for examination. Among the 334 pupils, 203 (60.8%) were male and 131 (39.22%) were female. The study's findings indicated that 24.25% of the students experienced significant nomophobia. A small percentage of participants (18.6%) reported inadequate sleep quality. A correlation exists between nomophobia and sleep quality, indicated by a coefficient of r = 0.139 and a p-value of p = 0.019, both below the significance threshold of 0.05. Nomophobia is an escalating behavioural issue that must be handled promptly, since it adversely affects an individual's sleep quality. The prevalence of nomophobia among the majority of pupils, exhibiting varying degrees of severity, is highly concerning. A positive correlation exists between nomophobia and sleep quality.