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Srinivas K, Rashmi N, Srinivasan R. Use of Screen-Based Electronic Gadgets and Sleep: A Cross-Sectional Study in Pre-School and School-Age Children. CJP 2024; 10 (1)
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Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College Hospital, JSSAHER, Mysuru, India , dr.rashminagaraj@gmail.com
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Background and Objective: The use of educational and entertainment screens has increased enormously since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The artificial blue light emitted from these devices affects the circadian rhythm, and the use of these devices one hour before bedtime may delay the onset and total amount of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the role of digital media in children’s lives and its effects on various health domains, especially sleep.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Pediatric Department of a Tertiary Medical College Hospital, Mysuru, India, over a period of 18 months from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on a total of 200 eligible subjects aged 3 to 12 years. Parents/caregivers were interviewed using a two-part questionnaire to obtain details of screen time and sleep quality. The responses were recorded and analyzed.
Findings: A majority (61%) of subjects spent 2 hours or less gaming without the use of a screen device. A significant association was found between screen use 30 minutes before bedtime and delay in falling asleep (P=0.001). Second, longer total screen time per day was associated with higher body mass index (BMI) (P=0.036) for age and gender.
Conclusion: Sleep onset is delayed when screen use is stopped shortly before bedtime. With increasing age, total screen time per day increases significantly. Higher screen time is associated with higher BMI for age and gender. Screen use during mealtimes is very high among preschool and school-age children.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Pediatric Department of a Tertiary Medical College Hospital, Mysuru, India, over a period of 18 months from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 on a total of 200 eligible subjects aged 3 to 12 years. Parents/caregivers were interviewed using a two-part questionnaire to obtain details of screen time and sleep quality. The responses were recorded and analyzed.
Findings: A majority (61%) of subjects spent 2 hours or less gaming without the use of a screen device. A significant association was found between screen use 30 minutes before bedtime and delay in falling asleep (P=0.001). Second, longer total screen time per day was associated with higher body mass index (BMI) (P=0.036) for age and gender.
Conclusion: Sleep onset is delayed when screen use is stopped shortly before bedtime. With increasing age, total screen time per day increases significantly. Higher screen time is associated with higher BMI for age and gender. Screen use during mealtimes is very high among preschool and school-age children.
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