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April 16, 2026International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Prevalence of Internet Addiction Among Thai Pharmacy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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TPTitawadee PradubkhamTSThuksaorn SukketSPSuphakorn Pimcharee

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Cross-sectional study reveals high prevalence of internet addiction in pharmacy students, suggesting mental health implications.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the prevalence of internet addiction and its link to depressive symptoms among pharmacy students.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional survey among pharmacy students at Mahasarakham University.
  • Collected data using validated online and street-based self-administered questionnaires.
  • Applied descriptive and inferential statistics; performed binary logistic regression analysis.
  • 75.95% of participants reported excessive internet use.
  • 17.47% met the criteria for internet addiction.
  • High to very high psychological problems were linked to internet addiction (aOR = 3.89).
  • Risk of depression was significantly associated with internet addiction (aOR = 2.67).

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Pradubkham et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07d8f2f7e8953b7cbe72fhttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23040499
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