A Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Screen Time Among Children Aged 2-5 Years in Chandigarh, North India: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive digital screen exposure (≥1 hour per day) is associated with limited growth and development in children.

Objective

This study aims to develop and assess a multicomponent intervention program's effectiveness in reducing excessive screen time among children aged 2-5 years.

Methods

A theory-based multicomponent intervention known as Program to Lower Unwanted Media Screens (PLUMS) at the household level has been developed. It is based on the social cognitive theory for children and self-determination theory for caregivers. After pretesting, a randomized control trial will be conducted to assess this intervention's effectiveness among healthy children aged 2-5 (±3 months) years and their primary caregivers who have at least one digital media gadget at

SUBMITTER: Kaur N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7906833 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature