Table 2 Results of subgroup effect size analysis of internet addiction patients for each of the psychiatric comorbidity
From: The association between internet addiction and psychiatric co-morbidity: a meta-analysis
Subgroups | No. of studies | Pooled prevalence (%) | 95% CI | P value in between-group comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Attention deficit and hyperactivity | ||||
Young adults (19-39 years) | 2 | 23.7 | 17.0-32.0 | <0.001 |
Adolescents (10-18 years) | 2 | 20.3 | 16.3-24.9 | |
2. Alcohol abuse | ||||
Middle-aged adults and elderly (40-76 years) | 1 | 6.1 | 3.6-10.2 | <0.001 |
Young adults (19-39 years) | 1 | 13.0 | 9.3-17.8 | |
Adolescents (10-18 years) | 1 | 25.1 | 20.9-29.8 | |
3. Anxiety | ||||
Middle-aged adults and elderly (40-76 years) | 1 | 16.5 | 12.1-22.1 | <0.001 |
Young adults (19-39 years) | 2 | 30.9 | 8.6-68.1 | |
Adolescents (10-18 years) | 1 | 20.3 | 15.9-25.6 | |
4. Depression | ||||
Middle-aged adults and elderly (40-76 years) | 1 | 35.8 | 29.7-42.5 | <0.001 |
Young adults (19-39 years) | 3 | 28.3 | 18.2-41.3 | |
Adolescents (10-18 years) | 1 | 14.3 | 10.5-19.2 | |