Observational studyInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Physical Activity, Screen Time, Sedentary and Sleeping Habits of Polish Preschoolers during the COVID-19 Pandemic and WHO's Recommendations: An Observational Cohort Study.
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- Assessment of Changes in Child and Adolescent Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.JAMA pediatrics · 2022Pooled it
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on movement behaviours of children and adolescents: a systematic review.BMJ global health · 2022Pooled it
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- Parental Neglect and Childhood Obesity Amidst COVID-19: A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective on Health and Developmental Risks.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Case report: Nighttime media restriction for pediatric insomnia.Frontiers in sleep · 2024Article
- Can leisure education effect on screen time and perceived leisure benefits for college students?Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Association between Children's Difficulties, Parent-Child Sleep, Parental Control, and Children's Screen Time: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan.Pediatric reports · 2023Article
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Children's Fundamental Motor Skills: A Study for the Taiwanese Preschoolers Teachers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Associations between physical activity, screen time, sleep time and selected academic skills in 8/9-year-old children.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Survey of the Adequacy of Brazilian Children and Adolescents to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Predicting preschool children's digital play addiction tendency during Covid-19 pandemic: Regarding the mother-child relationship, and child- and family-related factors.Education and information technologies · 2023Article
- Trends in Screen Time Use Among Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic, July 2019 Through August 2021.JAMA network open · 2023Article
- The impacts of physical activity on psychological and behavioral problems, and changes in physical activity, sleep and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in preschoolers, children, and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2023Review
- Physical, psychological, and behavioral problems among children and adolescents in countries with different economic statuses during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2023Review
- Assessment of Motor Abilities and Physical Fitness in Youth in the Context of Talent Identification-OSF Test.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- The Impact of Digital Screen Time on Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Changes and correlates of screen time in adults and children during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.EClinicalMedicine · 2022Article
- Evaluation of Posturometric Parameters in Children and Youth Who Practice Karate: Prospective Cross-Sectional Study.BioMed research international · 2022Article
- Feeding Behaviour and Lifestyle of Children and Adolescents One Year after Lockdown by the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile.Nutrients · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundRestrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a significant decrease in physical activity, an increase in sedentary behavior, and thus also such things as screen time or a change in health behavior patterns. The survey aimed to compare levels of physical activity, screen time, hours spent sitting and sleeping time among Polish children aged 3-5 years of age before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsWe identified 3000 respondents under five years of age, at Polish kindergartens. The questionnaire consists of 62 questions according to the recommendations of health behavior in school-aged children. The questionnaire was completed by the parents of these children.
resultsOnly 30.77% of children complied with WHO criteria before the pandemic. During the pandemic, the percentage of children meeting the recommendations for physical activity decreased even more. Children spent much more time in a sitting position before the restrictions. The children slept as recommended 10-13 h a day, and the pandemic caused an increase in sleep duration of 10-18%. Most children had a limited time allowed for the use of electronic devices already before the pandemic, but during the pandemic the results negatively decreased by 71.54%.
conclusionsThe results clearly indicate decreased physical activity and increased screen time. It is also crucial to develop recommendations for prevention management strategies of sedentary lifestyles in the youngest group.
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