Effect of Screen Time Exposure on Eating Behaviour and Health Related Quality of Life

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Health-Related Quality of Life; Eating Behavior Disorders; Screen Time Exposure

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06757361

P.T.REC/012/005461

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this observational study is to learn the effect of screen time exposure on eating behaviour and health related quality of life in normal preschool children.

Full description

Screen media devices have become an integral to daily life, especially for preschool children due to emerging technologies, increased marketing , widespread familial and societal use , and easy access to or ownership for young children. Common screen activities include watching television, digital video discs and videos, playing video games, and using apps . However ,excessive screen time, non-educational screen content, unsupervised and early screen exposure can have numerous potential negative effects on children's health .

Screen time can significantly affect quality of life in various ways, both positively and negatively. Regarding cognitive development, screens have the potential to enhance education and learning. However, studies have shown that excessive screen time can negatively affect executive functioning, sensorimotor development, and academic outcomes. Early screen exposure has been associated with lower cognitive abilities and academic performance in later years. Language development is also affected by screen time, as it diminishes the quantity and quality of interactions between children and caregivers. Excessive screen usage can also lead to problems in social-emotional development, including obesity, sleep disturbances, depression, and anxiety. It can impair emotional comprehension, promote aggressive behavior, and hinder social and emotional competence .

Enrollment: 122 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 5 to 6 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. Chronological age range 5 :6

2. Both genders will be included

3. According to score of screen dependency scale children stratified into Two Groups:

   • Group A children score more than 24.5
   • Group B children score less than 24.5

Exclusion Criteria:Any children has one or more from the following criteria:

1. Any surgical intervention in mouth.
2. Any congenital anomaly in the mouth as cleft lips or cleft palate.
3. Oral disorders