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Bruna Frata1, Janaina M Souza2, Dayane Montemezzo1
1Postgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Santa Catarina State University, Florianopolis, SC 88080-350, Brazil.
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|December 1, 2021
Summary
Preschoolers in Brazil exceed recommended screen time exposure (STE) by fourfold. Parental screen time significantly influences children's STE, highlighting a critical family dynamic in digital habits.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Child Development
Background:
- Technology use is prevalent among preschoolers.
- Limited understanding of screen time exposure (STE) in relation to family and environment.
- Need to characterize STE in young children and its correlates.
Purpose of the Study:
- Characterize STE in Brazilian children aged 3-5 years.
- Associate children's and parents' STE with sociodemographic variables.
Main Methods:
- Study involved 237 children (3-5 years) and their parents in southern Brazil.
- A specific questionnaire was used to assess STE.
- Statistical analyses included Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn's post hoc, Spearman's correlation, and linear regression.
Main Results:
- Children averaged 3.7 hours/day of STE, exceeding recommended limits.
- A moderate positive correlation (r=0.4, p<0.001) was found between children's and parents' STE.
- Only children's and parents' STE variables showed significant positive association.
Conclusions:
- Brazilian preschoolers exceed recommended screen time by four times.
- Parental STE directly influences children's STE.
- Family environment plays a crucial role in managing children's digital habits.
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