A STUDY TO ASSESS THE PREVALENCE OF WHATSAPP ADDICTION AMONG NURSING STUDENTS OF HIMALAYAN SCHOOL OF NURSING KALA-AMB DISTRICT SIRMAUR, HIMACHAL PRADESH

Objective:To assess the prevalence of whatsapp addiction among nursing students of Himalayan school of nursing Kala-Amb Himachal Pradesh. Methodology:A cross sectional descriptive study was used, a sample size of 60 nursing students were selected by using Purposive sampling technique, Semi structured questionnaire were used to assess the prevalence of whatsapp addiction among nursing students of Himalayan school of nursing Kala-Amb Himachal Pradesh. Result: The study revealed that among 60 Nursing students, Benefits of using whatspp is easy way 57(95%), improve IPR 40(66.6%), building friendship 42(70%), fast and speedily 50(83.3%), and long distance communication 56(93.3%) . The Drawback of using whatspp is unwanted relations 32(53.3%), lack interaction without society 37(61.6%), no face to face interaction 48(80%) ignoring people around use 30(50%), and reduce attachment with parents 32(53.3%).When not using how you do feel are happy 39 (65%), calm 35(58.3), loneliness 27(45%), restlessness 23(38.3%)and stress 15(25%).Whatspp is mainly used for the group 51(85%),friends 60(100%), relatives 59(98.3%),(Education purpose 53(88.3%) and General purpose 46(76.6%).