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Sarita Kumari1, Nitasha Sharma1,2, Sunita Sharma1
1National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Summary
A parent-mediated screen time usage module (PM-STUM) effectively reduced screen time in children with borderline IQ. The intervention also improved physical activity, sleep quality, and behavioral outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Mobile technology expansion has altered children's screen time, raising concerns for those with borderline intellectual functioning.
- Unmanaged screen time may worsen developmental challenges in children with borderline IQ.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a parent-mediated screen time usage module (PM-STUM).
- To assess the impact of PM-STUM on screen time, physical activity, sleep quality, and behavior in children aged 4-12 with borderline IQ.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial with 60 children with borderline IQ.
- Intervention group received a 3-session online PM-STUM; control group received standard care.
- Outcomes measured included screen time, physical activity, sleep quality, and behavioral difficulties via validated questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Significant reductions in screen time (P <.05) were observed in the intervention group.
- Improvements in physical activity (P <.05), sleep quality (P <.05), and behavioral outcomes (P <.05) were noted.
- Effect sizes (η²ₚ) ranged from 0.2 to 0.4 for the measured outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The PM-STUM is effective in reducing screen time among children with borderline IQ.
- Parent-mediated interventions are crucial for managing screen time and improving health outcomes in vulnerable pediatric populations.
- Findings support the use of PM-STUM to foster healthier behavioral patterns in children with borderline intellectual functioning.
