Pratibha,
- Tutor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
Nomophobia, defined as the fear or anxiety of being without access to a mobile phone, has emerged as a growing behavioral concern in the digital age, particularly among young adults. Nursing students are especially vulnerable due to their extensive reliance on smartphones for academic, clinical, and social purposes. The present descriptive study was conducted to assess the prevalence of nomophobia among nursing students at Chirayu College of Nursing, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), and to examine its association with selected sociodemographic variables. The study is grounded in Rosenstock’s Health Belief Model, which provides a framework for understanding students’ perceptions regarding susceptibility, severity, and consequences of nomophobia. A non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Nursing students were selected using a random sampling technique. Data were collected using a standardized Nomophobia Questionnaire along with a structured sociodemographic questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the prevalence and severity levels of nomophobia, while inferential statistics were applied to identify associations between nomophobia and selected demographic variables such as age, gender, family literacy, living situation, type of family , duration of mobile phone use, and purpose of phone usage. The findings of the study revealed that a considerable proportion of nursing students experienced moderate to severe levels of nomophobia, indicating a high dependency on mobile phones. Factors such as prolonged daily mobile phone usage and frequent internet access were significantly associated with higher levels of nomophobia. The study highlights the need for awareness programs, counseling, and educational interventions aimed at promoting healthy mobile phone usage habits among nursing students. Addressing nomophobia is essential to safeguard students’ mental wellbeing, academic performance, and future professional competence in the healthcare field.
Keywords: Nomophobia, Prevalence, Assess, Nursing student
[This article belongs to Journal of Nursing Science & Practice ]
Pratibha. A Descriptive study to assess the prevalence of Nomophobia among Nursing students in Chirayu College of Nursing Bhopal (MP).. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2026; 16(01):35-40.
Pratibha. A Descriptive study to assess the prevalence of Nomophobia among Nursing students in Chirayu College of Nursing Bhopal (MP).. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2026; 16(01):35-40. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonsp/article=2026/view=236305
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Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 28/01/2026 |
| Accepted | 26/03/2026 |
| Published | 30/03/2026 |
| Publication Time | 61 Days |
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