Frontiers in public health

Problematic smartphone use linked to sleep quality and daily rhythms in Sudanese medical students during armed conflict

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Abstract

The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan has disrupted daily routines and academic activities for university students.

  • Problematic smartphone use may be linked to poor sleep quality among undergraduate medical students.
  • Changes in sleep patterns could be associated with increased smartphone usage.
  • Chronotype, or the natural preference for morning or evening activities, may influence the relationship between smartphone use and sleep.
  • Life satisfaction appears to be affected by both sleep quality and smartphone use during the conflict period.

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