The Relationship Between Smartphone Addiction, Anxiety, and Stress and Insomnia in Undergraduate Students of Public Health, Mh Thamrin University

Abstract

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult for someone to fall asleep or stay asleep. As a result, sufferers feel dissatisfied with the time and quality of their sleep. This study aims to determine the relationship between smartphone addiction, anxiety, and stress with the incidence of insomnia in undergraduate students of Public Health, MH Thamrin University, Class of 2025. This study used a quantitative method, which is descriptive and analytical with a cross-sectional design. Data analysis was conducted using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between addiction, anxiety, and stress with insomnia (p < 0.05). A survey in the United States showed that of 1,409 individuals with insomnia, 318 people were reported to have died, and 118 of them were caused by cardiopulmonary disease. Insomnia itself is generally divided into two types: acute and chronic. Acute insomnia lasts from several days to several weeks, while chronic insomnia lasts more than three weeks. Various things can trigger insomnia, such as stress, anxiety, and depression. In addition, side effects of drugs, poor diet, caffeine or nicotine consumption, and lack of physical activity can also be the cause. In Indonesia, the prevalence of insomnia in individuals aged 19 years and above reaches 43.7%. A study showed that of a total of 5,293 respondents, 20.9% reported having experienced an accident at home, 10.1% experienced an incident at work, 9% had fallen asleep while driving, and 4.1% had been involved in a traffic accident.