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The Relationship between video game addiction and bladder/bowel dysfunction in children
Öznur Tiryaki1, Dilek Menekşe2, Nursan Çınar2
1Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey.
Biomedica : Revista Del Instituto Nacional De Salud
|September 6, 2024
Summary
Excessive video gaming in children is linked to bladder and bowel dysfunction. Higher addiction levels correlate with increased severity of these health issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Behavioral Science
- Urology
Background:
- Video games significantly influence children and adolescents.
- Video game addiction poses risks to children's health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between video game addiction and bladder/bowel dysfunction in children.
Main Methods:
- A correlational study involved 363 children and their mothers.
- Data collected using a descriptive form, Video Game Addiction Scale for Children, and Childhood Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Questionnaire.
Main Results:
- A weak positive correlation (r = 0.220, p < 0.05) was found between video game addiction and bladder/bowel dysfunction.
- 0.8% of children had high addiction scores; 3.6% experienced urinary/fecal incontinence during gaming.
Conclusions:
- A correlation exists between children's video game addiction levels and bladder/bowel dysfunction.
- Increased video game addiction is associated with greater bladder and bowel dysfunction.
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