Highlights More research is available on the on- and off-screen behaviors of typically developing children but substantially less these among with developmental disabilities (CwDD). As CwDD have different lifestyle needs profiles than children, there exists an unmet need for a time-use questionnaire which examines screen-viewing time, physical activity sleep duration CwDD. This behavioral repor...

Screen media usage, sleep time and socio-demographic features are related to adolescents' academic performance, but interrelations are little explored. This paper describes these interrelations and behavioral profiles clustered in low and high academic performance. A nationally representative sample of 3,095 Spanish adolescents, aged 12 to 18, was surveyed on 15 variables linked to the purpose ...

The frequency of stunting, pallor, zinc, and iron deficiencies serves as evidence that the globe is undergoing a rapid epidemiological nutritional transition characterised by persistent insufficiencies. Objectives: Our study aimed to observe association physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, screen time with obesity in children our community. Methods: A case-control was conducted at Depa...

Abstract Background Paediatricians are essential for guiding families on screen time use as digital media become increasingly prevalent, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is no literature paediatrician awareness of Canadian guidelines or perception these during Objectives The aim this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and comfort paediatricians with Paediatric S...

INTRODUCTION There is limited understanding of the association between peer social networks and physical activity (PA), sedentary and screen-related behaviors. This study reports on associations between personal network characteristics and these important health behaviors for early adolescents. METHODS Participants were 310 students, aged 11-13 years, from fifteen randomly selected Victorian ...

The use of interactive screen media such as smartphones and tablets by young children is increasing rapidly. However, research regarding the impact of this portable and instantly accessible source of screen time on learning, behavior, and family dynamics has lagged considerably behind its rate of adoption. Pediatric guidelines specifically regarding mobile device use by young children have not ...

BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been diagnosed in adolescents and among the associated factors are low levels of physical activity, sedentary behavior over long periods and low cardiorespiratory fitness. However, specifically in adolescents, studies present conflicting results. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies, i...