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Table 2 Activity related characteristics of the young adult internet users of Bangladesh, 2018

From: Prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among young adults in Bangladesh

Variables with categories

Frequency (No.)

Percent (%)

Recommended amount of physical activity+

 No

186

41.0

 Yes

268

59.0

Current smoker

 No

320

70.5

 Yes

134

29.5

Length of internet use

 < 6 months

34

7.5

 6–12 months

26

5.7

 > 12 months

394

86.8

Device used to use the internet

 Computer

48

10.6

 Mobile phone

302

66.5

 Both

104

22.9

Daily internet use duration

 < 1 h

62

13.7

 1–< 2 h

117

25.8

 2–< 3 h

115

25.3

 3 or 3+ h

160

35.2

Most used app/website

 Social

247

54.4

 Mailing

89

19.6

 Online video

68

15.0

 Internet gaming

34

7.5

 Other

16

3.5

  1. +At least 150 min of moderate aerobic activity or 75 min of vigorous aerobic activity in a week