Cross-sectional survey reveals adverse effects of prolonged screen time on children, suggesting behavioral issues like speech delay and sleep disturbances.
Key Points
Prolonged screen time negatively affects children's development and behavior.
The survey reported speech delay in 17% and sleep disturbances in 3% of children.
Chi-square test was used to analyze the association between screen time and developmental issues.
Findings highlight the urgent need for parental management of children's screen time.