The Effect of Gadget Use on the Level of Insomnia in Pharmacy Students at STIKES Bhakti Husada Mulia Madiun

Abstract

Gadget use can have both positive and negative impacts on human life. On the one hand, gadgets facilitate access to information, communication, and entertainment. However, on the other hand, excessive use can lead to various health problems, one of which is insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gadget use on insomnia levels among final-year D3 Pharmacy students at STIKES Bhakti Husada Mulia Madiun. The sample size was 36 respondents. This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach and random sampling technique. Data analysis used bivariate analysis using SPSS with the chi-square test.The results showed that gadget use of ≥ 3 hours was categorized as high by 21 respondents (58%), and gadget use of < 3 hours was categorized as low by 15 respondents (42%). Mild insomnia was reported by 13 respondents (36%) and moderate insomnia by 23 respondents (64%). There is an influence of gadget use on the level of insomnia of final year D3 Pharmacy students at STIKES Bhaktii Husada Mulia Madiun as shown by the p value of 0.030 < 0.050.