Usage of mobile devices related to sleep among Sri Lankan doctors

Abstract

Over-usage and unsafe usage of mobile devices can affect the sleep negatively. This study was conducted among Sri Lankan doctors using an online questionnaire to assess their practices. Evidence from 633 doctors in this study showed, majority of 494 (78%) takes the phone to the bed when going to sleep and 403 (63.7%) used to watch at them at least 10 mins prior to sleep. The usage of effect minimizing options like blue-light filter, low / autoadjustable brightness and dark theme were used only by 227 (35.9%), 384 (60.7%) and 201 (31.8%) participants, respectively. This highlighted the importance of increasing awareness.