Patterns of Screen Time From Ages 2 to 6-7 Years in South Brazil: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Screen use has become nearly universal, especially in children. Therefore, it is important not only to comprehend its effects on health but also to understand its patterns of use. We aim to describe screen use patterns among children assessed at 2, 4, and 6-7 years, based on device, period of the day, and child/family characteristics.

Methods

Longitudinal study, with participants of the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort, a population-based study including all living newborns in the city of Pelotas between 1 January and 31 December 2015. Child/family characteristics used in the study were sex, skin color, family income, and maternal education. Screen time at 2 years was evaluated by TV time. At age 4, TV time and other screens (computer and videogames) was assesed

SUBMITTER: Amaral de Andrade Leao O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11710921 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature