Aim: To find out the prevalence of nomophobia-Using a Nomophobia Questionnaire, among health science students.

Background: Due to the advances in smartphone technology, adolescents find difficult to refrain themselves from these devices. Smartphone usage is almost uncontrollable among the youth. This screen-based activity has become so addictive that youths fail to allocate their leisure time for physical activity. These high-tech tools have become a major contributor to sedentary lifestyle leading to low physical fitness levels.

Methodology: To conduct this study subjects is taken according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Prior to starting this study the procedure is explained to the subjects and consent form is taken from subjects survey based investigation is carried out by nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q).

Results: Total 170 Students comprised of 72.4% females and 27.6% males. Mean age of participants was 22.49 ± 1.47. Out of 170 students, 18.8% students have mild nomophobia, 68.8% having moderate nomophobia and 12.3% having severe nomophobia.

Conclusion: The prevalence of nomophobia among health science students of 18-27 years, all students have some degree of nomophobia in which 18.8% have mild nomophobia, 68.8% have moderate nomophobia and 12.3% have severe nomophobia.