Association of digital screen use during recess with physical activity behaviours in 10-year-old to 17-year-old Danish adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The widespread ownership of digital devices among adolescents presents challenges and opportunities in schools, particularly during recess. This study aimed to examine the association of screen use during recess with physical activity behaviours.

Methods

The study was based on a population-based cross-sectional study including 1347 adolescents from 28 schools (2017-2018). Physical activity behaviours were assessed using thigh-attached accelerometers, worn 24/7 for up to 6 weekdays and 2 weekend days. We examined accelerometer data for all recess periods, aligned with each adolescent's school schedule, along with leisure-time activity from the same days. Physical behaviours were classified during recess and leisure-time behaviour (negative control). Frequency of sc

SUBMITTER: Grontved A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812874 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature