The indirect effects of smartphone addiction on accidental injuries: a cross-sectional study among medical college students
Smartphone addiction significantly increases the risk of accidental injuries among university students, primarily mediated by behaviors such as bedtime smartphone use, smartphone-engaged walking, and physical inactivity. Targeted interventions addressing smartphone use could reduce injuries in this population.
Authors
- Yali Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8439-7124)
- Baifeng Chen
- Rui Wang
- Yu Zhu
- Yuan Xiao
- Lei Ding
Institutions
- Wannan Medical College (CN)
- Wuhu Institute of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1695798
- Primary Topic
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wannan Medical College