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Prevalence of Electronic Gadgets Usage and Its Impact on Sleep Patterns Amongst 7–10-Year-Old Children During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

IFMBE Proceedings, ISSN: 1433-9277, Vol: 94, Page: 191-200
2024
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Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of electronic device usage amongst children in the age group of 7–10 years on sleep patterns during Covid-19 pandemic. Methods:A cross sectional study was conducted amongst 100 children. A self administered questionnaire was formed based on children’s sleep habit questionnaire (CSHQ). Results: 37% of parents were aware about all updates on Covid-19 and 87% of then regularly followed all protective measures (face mask, hand hygiene, sanitization protocol) during lockdown. Almost 98% of parents were concerned about their child’s anxiety due to exposure to news/ information of Covid-19 through digital platforms. 69% parents observed no change in bed timing of children. Conclusion: The results of study solidify some well-established data based on responses given by parents about disturbed sleep patterns of participants. Parents observed increase in the use of electronic device by children during this pandemic is significantly associated with effect of usage of electronic devices on the sleep pattern and the daily activities of children aged 7–10 years old. Lockdown and crisis shifted all the work, socialization and schooling to digital platforms.

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