![]() ![]() Regarding students’ demographics, a significant correlation was found only between study stage and internet addiction (t =-.242, P = 0.015) in which that freshman and sophomore student at higher risk than junior and senior students. A significant correlation was found between students’ academic performance and internet addiction (P = > 0.05). About (45%) of nursing students were symptomatic for internet addiction. A probability sample of consenting undergraduate nursing students (N = 100). This quantitative study using a cross-sectional design to measure the prevalence of internet addiction disorder among undergraduate nursing students. ![]() Measuring the prevalence of internet addiction among the undergraduate nursing students and the association with students’ academic performance are the objectives of this study. The problems that associate with computer use meet the criteria for an addiction therefore, it is recommended that internet addiction to be included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as a mental illness. Internet addiction has been identified as a significant public health threat. ![]()
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