BACKGROUND: smartphone dependence causes adverse effects on one's lifestyle such as dietary habits and daily routines, resulting in overweight or obesity. Additionally, academic stress also contributes to addictive behaviors, such as smartphone addiction. Research shows that problematic smartphone use is significantly associated with loneliness, low self-esteem, and depression. Poor mental health is also proven to be a risk factor for obesity in young adults.
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six minute walk test
a simple, self-paced test measuring how far someone can walk in six minutes on a flat surface to assess exercise capacity and cardiorespiratory function,
Time frame: 3 months
body shape index
a metric for assessing a person's risk of premature death using their height, weight (mass), and waist circumference.
Time frame: 3 months
body shape roundness
Body shape roundness refers to a body type where weight is carried more in the midsection (apple shape) or describes a softer, curvier silhouette, often characterized by rounded shoulders, hips, and chest, with less definition at the waist, contrasting with more angular shapes
Time frame: 3 months
smartphone addiction scale
the scale has 10 items, each scored from 1 to 6: 1= strongly disagree 6= strongly agree so the minimum score 10 the maximum score 60 a higher score= worse outcome, because the scale measure the smartphone addiction, and a higher score means strong symptom of addiction. lower score= better outcome , low score means healthier and controlled smartphone usage
Time frame: 3 months
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