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Zaeema Ahmer1, Marrium Sultan Dar2, Muriam Arif2
1APPNA Institute of Public Health, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Insights
Excessive screen time and male gender are linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Many children exceed recommended screen time limits, highlighting a significant public health concern.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Public Health
Background:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children.
- Understanding the factors influencing ADHD, such as screen time and sociodemographic characteristics, is crucial for effective intervention.
- Previous research suggests a potential link between increased screen time and ADHD symptoms, but more data is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 5-10 years.
- To investigate the association between screen time, sociodemographic factors, and ADHD in this pediatric population.
- To provide data that can inform public health strategies for managing childhood ADHD.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 247 children aged 5-10 years at a pediatric outpatient department.
- Screen time was assessed using a pretested questionnaire, and ADHD symptoms were measured with the ADHD Rating Scale IV.
- Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to explore relationships, with data analyzed using SPSS 20.
Main Results:
- The study included 247 children (51% boys), with a mean age of 7.84 years.
- Over half (56.3%) of the children exceeded 2 hours of daily screen time, averaging 3.36 hours.
- A significant positive correlation was found between screen time and ADHD scores (p<0.001), with boys more frequently affected (p=0.026).
Conclusions:
- The majority of children in the study spent more than the recommended daily screen time.
- Male gender and increased screen time were significantly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- These findings underscore the need for guidelines on screen time to mitigate ADHD risks in children.
Objective:
To estimate the frequency of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and its relationship with screen time and sociodemographic characteristics among children.
Methods:
The cross-sectionalstudy was conducted at the National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, in June-July 2022, and comprised children of either gender aged 5-10 years visiting the paediatric outpatient department. Screen time was measured using a pretested questionnaire, while attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was measured using ADHD rating scale IV. The relationship of sociodemographic characteristics and screen time with the disorder was explored through multiple linear regression analysis. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.
Results:
Of the 247 participants, 126(51%) were boys and 121(49%) were girls. The overall mean age was 7.84±1.87 years. There were 149(60.3%) children at the primary level of education, while 76(30.8%) had no formal education. There were 139(56.3%) children having screen time >2 hours/day with a mean of 3.36±3.14 hours. There were 15(6.1%) children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorderscore >26 with a mean of 11.58±9.27. Boys were more frequently affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder compared to girls (p=0.026), and there was a significant positive correlation between screen time and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (p<0.001).
Conclusion:
The majority of children were found to be spending more than the recommended time on screen. Male gender and screen time were associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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