• Dr. Vignesh R
• Dr. Swati Khandale
• Dr. Abhijit Khanna
• Prof. A.S. Baghel

Background: The increase in the number of Internet users has increased Internet dependence worldwide. In adolescents, this dependence may interfere with sleep, which is important for the development of psychophysiological capabilities. India is estimated to have 650 million Internet users in the country by 2023, with such explosive numbers internet addiction is emerging to be a major concern within the nation, particularly among youngsters. Aim: To study internet addiction disorder and its association with sleep quality in BAMS students. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted enrolling a total of 40 participants. Internet addiction and sleep quality were assessed in these participants using Young's Internet Addiction Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, respectively. Result: The findings revealed, where 40 subjects were included. Sleep disturbance was detected in approximately 62.5% of the study sample, markedly corelated with IA. Young age, low academic performance, computer presence at the home, internet presence at the home, using the internet for chatting and gaming and the poor sleep quality are strong predictors of internet addiction. Conclusion: Adolescents with internet addiction are more vulnerable to suffer from poor sleep quality. The prevalence of IA and its impact on the quality of sleep have been found to be substantial among BAMS students. There is a need for programs to raise awareness towards IA as well as its impact on sleep among BAMS students.

Internet Addiction Disorder, Medical Students, Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Quality.

"Study of Internet Addiction Disorder and its association with Nidra (sleep quality) in BAMS Students.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.c264-c272, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402233.pdf

"Study of Internet Addiction Disorder and its association with Nidra (sleep quality) in BAMS Students.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppc264-c272, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402233.pdf