Association between screen time and behavioural health problems among urban and rural students in early and mid-adolescent age group
Abstract
Objective: To estimate screen time and determine the association of screen time and behavioural health problems among urban and rural students in early and mid-adolescent age group.
Method: design: analytical questionnaire based cross sectional study.
Study settings: Rural and urban schools in Thanjavur.
Participants: 200 students in early and mid-adolescent age group with equal distribution from urban and rural schools.
Procedure: A student’s questionnaire to quantify screen time and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) completed by the student, teacher and parents was used to identify behavioural health problems.
Statistical analysis: Degree of association (Odd’s ratio) was used to find the association between screen time and behavioural problems.
Results: Average screen time was 6.59 +1.24 hrs in urban boys, 3.28 + 0.17 hrs in rural boys, 4.28 + 0.49 hrs in urban girls & 4.07+ 0.44 hrs in rural girls. When screen time exceeded 2 hours, there was increased association with emotional problems in rural boys, whereas conduct problem, hyperactivity/inattention, peer and pro-social problems were more in urban boys. Among girls, association with conduct problems was noted in rural girls, whereas hyperactivity and peer problems were found in urban girls.
Conclusion: The average screen time in early and mid adolescents exceed the currently recommended duration of 2 hours/day and is associated with behavioural health problems.
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