biostudies-literatureUnknown2(1)Lindsay AC<h4>Background</h4>The increasing prevalence of excessive screen time (ST) among children is a growing public health concern, with evidence linking it to an increased risk of overweight and obesity among children.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to explore the beliefs, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States related to their preschool-age children's ST behaviors.<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study comprising 7 focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States. All FGDs were audio-recorded and professionally transcribed verbatim. The Portuguese transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.<h4>Results</h4>In total, 37 women participated in the FGDs. Analyses revealed that although most JMIR pediatrics and parentinge11791https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC6715394biostudies-literature"If You Let Them, They Will Be on It 24 Hours a Day": Qualitative Study Conducted in the United States Exploring Brazilian Immigrant Mothers' Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Screen Time Behaviors of Their Preschool-Age Children.PMC6715394Lindsay ACMoura Arruda CAGreaney MLMachado MMfalse"If You Let Them, They Will Be on It 24 Hours a Day": Qualitative Study Conducted in the United States Exploring Brazilian Immigrant Mothers' Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Screen Time Behaviors of Their Preschool-Age Children.<h4>Background</h4>The increasing prevalence of excessive screen time (ST) among children is a growing public health concern, with evidence linking it to an increased risk of overweight and obesity among children.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to explore the beliefs, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States related to their preschool-age children's ST behaviors.<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study comprising 7 focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States. All FGDs were audio-recorded and professionally transcribed verbatim. The Portuguese transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.<h4>Results</h4>In total, 37 women participated in the FGDs. Analyses revealed that although most 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z2019 Jan2025-04-22T01:24:58.581Z2019-09-24T07:05:22ZS-EPMC67153943151830810.2196/11791