Digital gender-based violence and its impact on the mental and oral health of college students

Introduction: Digital gender-based violence has evolved into complex technological forms that affect university students in multiple ways, particularly in Cuba, where the prevalence of cyberbullying and the non-consensual dissemination of intimate material has increased, leading to serious consequences for the mental and physical health of victims.Objective: To analyze the correlation between digital gender-based violence, mental health indicators (stress, anxiety, depression), and stomatological manifestations (bruxism and temporomandibular disorders) in the university population.Methods: A literature review of recent national and international studies was conducted, employing documentary analysis, historical-logical analysis, and a systems approach.Results: Digital gender-based violence in universities was associated with high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as an increase in cases of bruxism and temporomandibular disorders, especially among women and vulnerable groups. Factors such as academic pressure, the social normalization of cyberbullying, and the lack of institutional protocols exacerbated the impact of these attacks, hindering prevention and effective care.Conclusions: Digital gender-based violence in the Cuban university setting constitutes a significant risk factor for students’ mental and oral health. There is an urgent need to implement multidisciplinary strategies for prevention, detection, and support that comprehensively address mental and oral health, as well as to strengthen institutional protocols and raise social awareness to mitigate the effects of cyberviolence.