Electronic device usage among preschool children and its association with mental health status in Saudi Arabian kindergartens
There was a high prevalence of electronic device usage among preschool children, which exceeded the recommended time limit. A significant correlation was observed between electronic device use and mental health scores. Further longitudinal studies are required to understand the nature of this association and its implications for child development.
Authors
- Mrnan T Sulaimani
- Siham O Al-Mehmadi
- Abdulrahman T. Halawani
- Tamim O Al-Mehmadi
Institutions
- Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Saudi Medical Journal
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.9.20240354
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.38