Table 3.
Comparison of the occurrence of physical and mental health problems and health-related quality of life between participants with and without internet addiction
Internet addiction | p | ||||
Yes | No | ||||
N | % | n | % | ||
Difficulty with mobility | 28 | 23.3 | 79 | 17.7 | 0.16* |
Difficulty with self-care | 19 | 15.8 | 32 | 7.2 | <0.01* |
Difficulty with usual activities | 36 | 30.0 | 94 | 21.1 | 0.04* |
Having pain or discomfort | 69 | 57.5 | 207 | 46.4 | 0.03* |
Suffering from anxiety or depression | 102 | 85.0 | 325 | 72.9 | <0.01* |
Mean | SD | Mean | SD | ||
EQ-5D index | 0.69 | 0.2 | 0.75 | 0.2 | <0.01** |
EQ-5D VAS | 76.7 | 17.2 | 81.1 | 16.0 | <0.01** |
*Chi-squared test; **Student t-test