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Nomophobia and other psychological symptoms among nursing students community

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 August 2025

M. Efstathiou ,
A. Grammeniati ,
K. M. Panoutsopoulou ,
V. Kakaidi ,
S. Mantzoukas ,
M. Gouva  and
E. Dragioti
M. Efstathiou*
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Research Laboratory Psychology of Patients, Families & Health Professionals, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina
A. Grammeniati
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Research Laboratory Psychology of Patients, Families & Health Professionals, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina
K. M. Panoutsopoulou
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Research Laboratory Psychology of Patients, Families & Health Professionals, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina
V. Kakaidi
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Research Laboratory Integrated Care, Health & Well-being, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
S. Mantzoukas
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Research Laboratory Integrated Care, Health & Well-being, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
M. Gouva
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Research Laboratory Psychology of Patients, Families & Health Professionals, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina
E. Dragioti
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Research Laboratory Psychology of Patients, Families & Health Professionals, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Nomophobia among university students is recognized as an addictive issue, as their attention is often difficult to divert from smartphones, especially during class. This issue is increasingly evident among nursing students, who frequently check their smartphones during class (p < 0.001), making nomophobia an important concern.

Objectives

We conducted an umbrella review aimed at assessing the prevalence of different psychological and behavioral symptoms among nursing students, including nomophobia, anxiety, sleep disturbances, fear, and stress.

Methods

This meta-synthesis combined evidence from 20 systematic reviews and meta-analyses, incorporating 354 primary studies. Publication records were retrieved from PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus. The methodological quality of each meta-analysis was assessed using the AMSTAR-2 tool. Reporting followed the PRISMA guideline checklist.

Results

Our synthesis revealed that 28% (95% CI: 24%–33%) of nursing students experience psychological and behavioral symptoms. Nomophobia/smartphone addiction was observed at 30% (95% CI: 12%–49%). Other prevalent symptoms included anxiety at 29% (95% CI: 17%–40%), sleep disturbances at 48% (95% CI: 5%–91%), stress at 27% (95% CI: 17%–37%), and fear at 41% (95% CI: 7%–75%).

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that nursing students are increasingly involved in nomophobia. As smartphones play a central role in daily life, digital detoxification is not easy. Although our research did not explore the relationship between nomophobia and other symptoms, the presence of issues such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, fear, and stress in nursing students warrants further investigation.

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European Psychiatry , Volume 68 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 33rd European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2025 , pp. S398 - S399
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