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Rachna Pasi1,2, Thirunavukkarasu A Babu1, Limalemla Jamir3

  • 1Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|June 14, 2023
PubMed

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Lockdown increased screen time in children, leading to significant behavioral and sleep issues in those under 5. Older children experienced more vision problems, highlighting the impact of screen exposure.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated lockdowns, altering children's daily routines.
  • Increased screen time during lockdowns raised concerns about potential negative impacts on child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of lockdown on psychosomatic problems and sleep in children.
  • To investigate the association between increased screen time and these issues during the lockdown period.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 278 children aged 1-12 years in South India.
  • Data collected via a pre-validated questionnaire distributed through pediatric outpatient departments, telemedicine, and social media.

Main Results:

  • Children aged 5-12 years showed significantly higher screen time (>4 hours/day) compared to younger children (≤2 hours/day).
  • Younger children (<5 years) exhibited significant behavioral and sleep problems correlated with increased screen time.
  • Older children (5-12 years) experienced a higher prevalence of vision problems.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated behavioral and sleep problems in younger children are linked to increased screen time during lockdown.
  • Vision problems were more prevalent in older children, suggesting age-specific impacts of screen exposure.
Abstract

Keywords:
BehavioralCOVID-19childrenlockdownscreen timesleepsomatic

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