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Adherence of Children to the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Guidelines on Permissible Daily Screen Exposure-A

Siva Sai Sushumna Veluguri1, Diptirekha Satapathy1, Thirunavukkarasu Arun Babu2

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

Indian Pediatrics
|May 27, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Adherence to screen time guidelines is low in children, with only 24.6% of 11-14 year olds meeting recommendations. Factors like age and family size impact screen time (ST), necessitating new strategies to improve adherence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides guidelines for daily screen exposure.
  • Excessive screen time (ST) in children is linked to various health and developmental concerns.
  • Assessing adherence to these guidelines is crucial for understanding current trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate adherence to AAP guidelines on permissible daily screen exposure in children.
  • To identify factors influencing screen time in different pediatric age groups.
  • To inform strategies for improving healthy screen habits.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-validated questionnaire was administered to 771 children aged 3 months to 14 years.
  • Screen time data was collected and analyzed based on age groups: <2, 2-5, 6-10, and 11-14 years.
  • Statistical analysis identified factors associated with screen time variations.

Main Results:

  • Mean screen time was 2.62 (1.44) hours daily.
  • Adherence rates were notably low: 1% (<2 years), 8.8% (2-5 years), 3.2% (6-10 years), and 24.6% (11-14 years).
  • Age, siblings, family size, school type, and home gadgets significantly correlated with screen time.

Conclusions:

  • Current adherence to AAP screen time guidelines is suboptimal across all pediatric age groups studied.
  • Family and environmental factors play a significant role in children's screen time.
  • Innovative strategies are required to promote better adherence and manage screen exposure effectively.

Keywords:
Digital wellnessMobile phoneScreen timeSmartphone  TabletsVideo games

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