Table 3.
Effect of Facebook on health and studies of medical students of Dow University of Health Sciences
| Serial no | Questions | Frequency (n = 1000) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
Do you have GIT problem? |
|
|
| A |
Yes |
312 |
31.2 |
| B |
No |
688 |
68.8 |
| 16 |
Is there any change in your weight? |
|
|
| A |
Yes, I gained weight |
289 |
28.9 |
| B |
No |
361 |
36.1 |
| C |
Yes, I lost weight |
350 |
35.0 |
| 17 |
Does your posture causes backache to you? |
|
|
| A |
Yes |
690 |
69.0 |
| B |
No |
310 |
31.0 |
| 18 |
Do you feel depress when you look at other people’s life style? |
|
|
| A |
Yes |
230 |
23.0 |
| B |
No |
542 |
54.2 |
| C |
Some times |
228 |
22.8 |
| 19 |
Do you get irritated when anyone disturbs you while using Facebook? |
|
|
| A |
a) Yes, I want to use Facebook with full concentration |
225 |
22.5 |
| B |
b) Yes, but only when I’m asked to do anything unimportant |
526 |
52.6 |
| C |
c) No, I can do anything while using Facebook |
249 |
24.9 |
| 20 |
It has been found out that many Facebook users are aggressive in nature, does this statement apply on you? |
|
|
| A |
Yes |
384 |
38.4 |
| B |
N0 |
616 |
61.6 |
| 21 |
Does Facebook have negative effect on your studies? |
|
|
| A |
a) Yes |
303 |
30.3 |
| B |
b) No. Facebook doesn’t have any effect on my studies |
535 |
53.5 |
| C |
c) No, actually it is helpful in my studies |
162 |
16.2 |
| 22 |
Do you use Facebook in your study hours/lectures/workplace |
|
|
| A |
Yes |
54 |
5.4 |
| B |
No |
550 |
55.0 |
| C |
Sometimes |
315 |
31.5 |
| D |
Often |
81 |
8.1 |
| 23 |
Do you use Facebook in your exam & preparation leaves? |
|
|
| A |
Yes |
152 |
15.2 |
| B |
No |
501 |
50.1 |
| C |
Sometimes |
347 |
34.7 |
| 24 |
Did Facebook affect your GPA? |
|
|
| A |
Yes, it has been decreased |
266 |
26.6 |
| B |
Yes, it has been increased |
89 |
8.9 |
| C |
No it’s the same |
645 |
64.5 |
| 25 |
Inspite of many Facebook friends do you still feel lonely? |
|
|
| A |
Yes |
381 |
38.1 |
| B | No | 619 | 61.9 |