Prevalence and predictors of nomophobia among the general population in two middle eastern countries.

Background: Nomophobia is a psychological condition caused by a fear of disconnecting from others through mobile phones.

Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of and predictors of nomophobia and anxiety symptoms among the general population in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Methods: This study was an observational cross-sectional study using a web-based online survey distributed in two middle eastern countries (Saudi Arabia and Jordan) between Jun 24 and Jul 20, 2021.