THE REALITY OF INTERNET USE OF INPATIENTS AGED 10 TO 24 YEARS AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

Nguyễn Việt Hà1,, Lê Thị Thu Hà1,2, Nguyễn Văn Tuấn1,2
1 Hanoi Medical University
2 National Mental Health Institute, Bach Mai Hospital

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Background: The Internet today is an integral part of our lives. However, improper use of the Internet causes many health harms, which need attention. In Vietnam, researchs on this issue is still limited. Therefore, we conducted the study: "The reality of Internet use of inpatients aged 10 to 24 years at the National Institute of Mental Health". Objects: “Describe the reality of Internet use of inpatients aged 10 to 24 years at the National Institute of Mental Health”. Subjects and methods: A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study of 109 inpatients aged 10-24 years at the National Institute of Mental Health from August 2020 to October 2021. Results: The study population had an average age of 18.72 ± 3.76, women accounted for more (57.8%), the largest living place was in urban areas (52.8%), major occupations are students (73.4%), of which the majority is at upper secondary level (45.9%). The rate of Internet use in the study population is 100%, of which 37.6% of patients are rated as Internet addiction according to the Chen Internet addiction scale (CIAS). The average time of using the Internet each weekday and rest day in the study group of patients was 3.73 ± 2.45 and 4.76 ± 2.95 hours, respectively. The forms chosen by the patient group the most are social networks (51.4%), playing online games (26.6%), watching movies and short videos for entertainment (14.7%). Conclusion: The reality of Internet use in the study population is diverse in terms of form, purpose and time, with a high rate of harmful and addiction. Therefore, attention should be paid to the management of Internet use in this group.

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