Association of electronic screen exposure with depression among women in early pregnancy: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies indicated that excessive engagement in digital devices could lead to negative psychological impacts in general population. We aimed to determine the association of electronic screen exposure with depression among women in early pregnancy.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2021 to June 2022. A total of 665 women in early pregnancy were recruited and the information included socio-demographic characteristics, screen exposure and Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 depression scale.

Results

Among the women in early pregnancy, the total daily smartphone viewing time was the longest (median [P25-P75], 5 [3-6] hours/day) in the three types of electronic screen exposure. The total daily smartphone viewing time (P = 0.015, OR[95%

SUBMITTER: Yang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11369992 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature