- Comparison of study parameters between male and female students.
| Parameters | Total (N=200) | Male (n=118) | Female (n=82) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 22.90±1.96 | 22.91±1.8 | 22.89±2.07 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.09±2.79 | 24.50±2.04 | 24.31±2.61 | 0.069 |
| 18-24.5 | 88 (44) | 50(42.37) | 38(46.34) | |
| 25-29.5 | 81(40.5) | 54(45.76) | 27(32.92) | |
| Above 30 | 31(15.5) | 14(11.86) | 17(20.73) | |
| Systolic BP mmHg | 131.34±8.43 | 132.52±7.98 | 129.63±8.81 | 0.003 |
| Diastolic BP mm Hg | 81.68±7.12 | 82.67±7.02 | 80.24±7.06 | <0.001 |
| Sleep quality | 0.021 | |||
| Good | 125 (62.5) | 66 (55.9) | 59 (72.0) | |
| Poor | 75 (37.5) | 52 (44.1) | 23 (28.0) | |
| Smartphone addiction | 0.176 | |||
| Present | 72 (36.0) | 47 (39.8) | 25 (30.5) | |
| Absent | 128 (64.0) | 71 (60.5) | 57 (69.5) |
Values are shown as mean ± SD or number (percentage) where appropriate. P-values were calculated using Chi-square test. BMI: body mass index, BP: blood pressure