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We evaluated 502 health science students; 59.2% were female, and the median age was 21\u202fyears (range 19 to 23\u202fyears). 78.1% had CVS, and 52% had moderate nomophobia. In the adjusted model, monthly family income of 2000 to 5,000 soles (PR: 0.81; 95% CI: 0.73 to 0.91) and over 5,000 soles (PR: 0.84; 95% CI: 0.74 to 0.95) was associated with a lower prevalence of CVS compared to families with income less than 2000 soles. Additionally, the prevalence of CVS was higher among students with moderate nomophobia (PR: 1.91; 95% CI: 1.24\u20133.16) and severe nomophobia (PR: 2.07; 95% CI: 1.31\u20133.48) compared to those with no symptoms or only mild symptoms of nomophobia. The prevalence of CVS is high among health science students, especially in medical students. 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