Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of multiple screen addiction and its association with psychosocial factors among students of the Faculty of Health Sciences.Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage stratified sampling method across departments in Edirne. Based on an effect size of 0.20, alpha of 0.05, and 95% power, the required sample size was calculated as 480. Screen addiction was evaluated using the Multiple Screen Addiction Scale (MSAS), and loneliness was assessed with the RULS-6 scale. Depression, anxiety, and insomnia were measured via self-report. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression models.Results: A total of 480 students (mean age: 20.97±2.07 years; 80.60% female) participated, with the largest groups from nursing (26.70%) and health management (25.80%). Smartphones were the most commonly used devices (94.40%), primarily for social media (82.10%). According to MSAS, 74.20% of participants were classified as screen addicts. MSAS scores showed a significant positive correlation with loneliness (r=0.164, p0.001). Screen addiction was significantly associated with longer daily screen time (OR: 1.94; 95% CI: 1.22–3.07) and being a nursing student compared to audiology students (OR: 4.55; 95% CI: 1.95–10.62).Conclusion: Multiple screen addiction is highly prevalent among health sciences students and is associated with loneliness, increased screen time, and academic discipline. These findings highlight the need for targeted strategies to promote healthier digital behaviors in future healthcare professionals.
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