Assessing the Effect of Screen Time on Physical Activity in Children Based on Parent-Reported Data: A Cross-Sectional Study
Excessive screen time negatively impacts children's physical activity and BMI, contributing to obesity concerns in the UAE. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions involving parents, schools, and policymakers to reduce screen time and encourage active lifestyles.
Authors
- Mohanad Amer Kadhim Al Ojaimi
- Mona Nasrallah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7382-8835)
- Almasah Alshammari
- Amal Abu Helwa
- Noora Y Jawhar
- Amad Radwan Jamal Eddin
- Hasan BaniHani
Institutions
- University of Sharjah (AE)
- American University of Beirut (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.82971
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 26.78