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Research at Diponegoro University found that 66.7% of 63 respondents experienced neck pain due to using a laptop for more than 4 hours. Prolonged laptop use can negatively impact health from an ergonomic perspective, as the recommended maximum usage is 2 hours per day. However, students often maintain non-ergonomic positions for extended periods. This study aimed to determine the relationship between laptop use and neck pain among Diploma Three Nursing Students at Abulyatama University, Aceh. The research utilized an analytical, cross-sectional design, with a population of 556 students and a sample of 85 students, selected through purposive random sampling. The research was conducted at Abulyatama University from May 15 to June 2, 2025, and data was collected using a questionnaire with a Numeric Rating Scale. Analysis involved both univariate and bivariate methods using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that among 85 respondents, 44 (95.7%) experienced moderate pain, 8 (40.0%) had mild pain, and 8 (42.1%) reported severe pain. Statistical analysis indicated a significant correlation (p=0.000) between laptop use and neck pain. In conclusion, there is a strong relationship between laptop use and complaints of neck pain among university students. The research is expected to raise student awareness about the health risks associated with prolonged and improper laptop use, encourage better posture, and serve as a reference about limiting laptop use and improving ergonomics.

Dependence on smartphones, characterized by excessive anxiety when unable to access them, known as Nomophobia, has become a common problem among students aged 18 to 24 years. One significant consequence of this condition is a decline in sleep quality. This study aimed to examine the correlation between the level of Nomophobia and the degree of sleep quality among third-year students of the Diploma Three Nursing Study Program at Abulyatama University. The research employed a correlative descriptive design with a cross-sectional survey method. Out of 177 third-year students, 64 participants were selected as samples using proportional random sampling. The Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) was used to assess the level of Nomophobia, while the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was utilized to measure sleep quality. Data collection occurred at the Diploma Three Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Abulyatama University, from May 7 to 30, 2025. The bivariate analysis, performed using the chi-square method, showed a statistically significant relationship between Nomophobia and sleep quality, with a p-value of 0.048 (p < 0.05). The results revealed that 71.9% of respondents had a high level of Nomophobia, and 90.6% experienced sleep quality problems. These findings highlight the urgency of managing healthy smartphone use among students to ensure good sleep quality and reduce the risk of physical and psychological disorders.