Impact of Using Electronic Devices on Health and Nutritional Status among College Students in Surigao Del Sur State University

Gemma A. Gruyal

Abstract: Use of electronic devices has a beneficial role to mankind. However, due to the constant use of these devices, health risks arise among people?particularly young people because of increasing idleness among the young. Hence, the impact of using electronic devices on health and nutritional status among college students in Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU) is studied using descriptive-quantitative using self-made questionnaire. Results showed that most of the respondent were female (67%), ages 19-20 (56%), body mass index (BMI) at normal level (50%) and the activities done were mostly household chores (47%). Among the electronic devices used, cell phone was the highest (43%), followed by television (33%) and laptop (20%), respectively. News (29%) and film shows (24%) were the most liked television programmes and about 74% like to eat while watching television. Bread (20%) is the most preferred food followed by junk food (17%). Within the range of 1 to 5 hours, about 98% respondents watch television, 95% use laptop, 75% use cell phone and 86% use tablet. Among the electronic devices, use of cell phone in a day in which 20% of the respondents exposed to the same device ranges from 6 to 10 hours and approximately 5% lasted for 15 hours a day. Headache (44%) prevailed most in health-related variables followed by body weakening (25%). As the use of electronic devices continues among college students, health and nutrition of students might be affected.

Keywords: Electronic devices, Hlth , Nutrition and Students.