Behavioral Addiction and Psychological Disorders Among Medical Students in Egypt, Sudan, and Libya: A Cross-Sectional Study

This cross-sectional study surveyed 1,284 medical students across Egypt, Sudan, and Libya, finding prevalence rates of 28.82% for problematic internet use, 6.78% for gaming disorder symptoms, and 7.55% for problematic pornography consumption. Results revealed positive associations between behavioral addictions and anxiety/depression, with stress showing complex relationships to different addiction types, and sleep patterns correlating with gaming and pornography use.