Dr. Shahul Ameed MN
Paediatrics
May 2025
This cross-sectional study examines the effect of screen time on sleep quality and headache symptoms among children 6–14 years old. There were 150 children divided into three groups according to screen time per day: less than 2 hours, 2–4 hours, and over 4 hours. Findings show a strong link between increased screen use and poor health outcomes, with children spending over 4 hours daily on screens having the highest prevalence of poor sleep quality (76%) and headaches (60%). The research identifies the severe detrimental effects of extensive screen exposure on the sleep and well-being of children, emphasizing the need to contain screen time in order to avoid these negative health consequences.
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