Smartphone Addiction in Smokers with Type 2 Diabetes in Jordan
Author Information
Author(s): Gammoh Omar, Alsous Mervat, Al-Ameri Mariam, Al-Jabari Sereene, Sbitan Lana, Alsheyyab Jafar, Zeitoon Sa’ed, Hanandeh Suzan, Aljabali Alaa A. A., AlRasheed Hayam Ali, Shilbayeh Sireen Abdul Rahim, Kokoszka Andrzej, Branstetter Steven A.
Primary Institution: Yarmouk University
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence and clinical correlates of smartphone addiction in smokers with T2DM in Jordan, particularly regarding medications?
Conclusion
The study found that 33.8% of participants reported smartphone addiction, with certain demographics and medication use influencing this prevalence.
Supporting Evidence
- 33.8% of participants reported smartphone addiction.
- Patients diagnosed with T2DM for less than five years had higher odds of addiction.
- Employed and retired patients showed significantly higher odds of smartphone addiction.
- Patients on sulfonylurea, metformin, and gabapentin had lower odds of addiction.
- Comorbid hypertension was associated with lower odds of smartphone addiction.
Takeaway
Many smokers with diabetes in Jordan are addicted to their smartphones, which can be linked to how long they've had diabetes and their job status.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study used a validated scale to assess smartphone addiction and multivariable regression analysis to identify correlates.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish temporal relationships, and findings may not be generalizable to other populations.
Participant Demographics
51.7% male, 50.6% over 60 years old, 52% married, 32.4% retired.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 1.43–7.60 for T2DM duration <5 years; 95% CI = 2.20–35.64 for employed; 95% CI = 2.72–48.23 for retired; 95% CI = 0.06–0.53 for sulfonylurea; 95% CI = 0.06–0.66 for metformin; 95% CI = 0.04–0.67 for gabapentin; 95% CI = 0.06–0.38 for comorbid hypertension.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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