Effect of intervention programs in schools to reduce screen time: a meta‐analysis

Friedrich, Roberta Roggia; Polet, Jéssica Pinto; Schuch, Ilaine; Wagner, Mário Bernardes

doi:10.1016/j.jped.2014.01.003

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“…Epstein et al (2008) found significant reductions in BMI in children who decreased TV viewing [48]. Another intervention study demonstrated the positive effects of the decrease of screen time among schoolchildren [52]. Young people constitute the primary target for public health strategies, which represent the possibility of health promotion and protection against chronic diseases.…”

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Sedentary behavior among Spanish children and adolescents: findings from the ANIBES study

et al. 2017

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BackgroundAn increase of sedentary behaviors far from the Mediterranean lifestyle is happening in spite of the impact on health. The aims of this study were to describe sedentary behaviors in children and adolescents.MethodsA representative sample of 424 Spanish children and adolescents (38% females) involved in the ANIBES study was analyzed regarding their sedentary behaviors, together with the availability of televisions, computers, and consoles by means of the HELENA sedentary behavior questionnaire.ResultsFor the total sample of children, 49.3% during weekdays and 84% during weekends did not meet the recommendation of less than 2 hours of screen viewing per day. The use of TV was higher during weekdays (p < 0.05) and there were significant differences between adolescents and children (16.9 vs. 25.1%, p < 0.05). The use of computer, console games and of internet for non-study reasons was higher during weekends (p < 0.001). Adolescents played more computer games and used more internet for non-study reasons than children during both weekdays and weekends (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001, respectively). The use of internet for academic reasons was lower in children (p < 0.001) than adolescents during weekends; however, no significant differences were found between sexes. In addition, more than 30% of the children and adolescents had at least one electronic device in their bedrooms.ConclusionsSpanish children and adolescents are not meeting the recommendations regarding the maximum of screen viewing (<2 h/day), especially during the weekend, for all of sedentary behaviors. Urgent strategies and intervention studies are needed to reduce sedentary behavior in young people.

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Sedentary behavior among Spanish children and adolescents: findings from the ANIBES study

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“…It has been reported that the conveniences of modern life have reduced the levels of children's physical activity 6 . The World Health Organization recommends that children and adolescents should not exceed more than two hours daily in front of the TV screen, electronic games or computers 7 . It is worth remembering that children and adolescents already spend much of their time in school activities, which are generally performed in the seated position.…”

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Effect of Holistic Gymnastics in the Flexibility of Girls Between 10 and 12 Years

Niaradi¹,

Batista²

2018

J Phys Educ

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O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito da Ginástica Holística na flexibilidade da articulação lombar e pélvica de meninas entre 10 a 12 anos. Participaram 43 crianças do sexo feminino divididas em: 21 no grupo controle (GC) e 22 praticantes de Ginástica Holística no grupo experimental (GE), com 9 semanas de prática, uma vez por semana. A flexibilidade foi analisada através da fotogrametria (software SAPO) e pelo teste da distância do 3º dedo-solo (fita métrica). Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial com nível de significância de p < 0,05. No teste 3ºdedo-solo, na comparação entre as medidas pré e pós-intervenção, a média para GC teve aumento de 2,9 cm, enquanto a média para GE teve redução de 7,7 cm na distância dedo-solo. Na medida do ângulo, a média para GC foi de 92º na medida pré-intervenção e de 81,8º na medida pós-intervenção, indicando um afastamento em relação ao padrão. Para GE, a média foi de 86,8º na medida pré-intervenção e de 92,4º na medida pós-intervenção, indicando aproximação em relação ao padrão. A comparação entre grupos mostrou diferença significativa entre os mesmos (p=0,0001). A Ginástica Holística produziu aumento da flexibilidade das meninas de 10 a 12 anos. Palavras-chave: Movimento. Amplitude de movimento articular. Flexibilidade. Modalidades de fisioterapia.

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“…Some interventions to reduce screen‐use that included parents have been effective ; however, to date no studies queried parents about their own experience. For example, Granich and colleagues interviewed families’ members to explore the relationship between family home environment and children's screen‐time patterns.…”

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“…A meta‐analysis of 16 randomized school‐based controlled trials with participants ranging from 4 to 14 years old showed that regardless of the activities implemented (e.g. dance classes delivered in participants’ home), most interventions showed a significant effect in reducing screen‐time, with a standardized mean difference (random effect) of: −0.25 (−0.37, −0.13), P < 0.01, with a magnitude to be considered small (CI, confidence interval; χ 2 , chi‐square; I 2 , inconsistence test; df, degree of freedom) .…”

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‘Life in the age of screens’: parent perspectives on a 24‐h no screen‐time challenge

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Screens have become ubiquitous in modern society. Their use frequently underlies sedentary behaviour, a well-established determinant of obesity. As part of a family oriented clinic offering a 2-year lifestyle program for obese children and youth, we explored parents' experiences with a 24-h no screen-time challenge, an intervention designed to raise awareness of screen-time habits and to help families develop strategies to limit their use. In total, 15 parents representing 13 families participated. A focus group with nine parents and six phone interviews with those who could not join in person were conducted. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed qualitatively. Key elements to successful completion of the 24-h no screen-time challenge emerged, namely: clear rules about permitted activities during the 24-h period; togetherness, i.e. involving all family members in the challenge; and busyness, i.e. planning a full schedule in order to avoid idleness and preclude the temptation to use screens. Our findings suggest that practitioners aiming to increase awareness of screen-time or to limit their use may be more likely to succeed if they include all family members, offer concrete alternatives to screen-based activities and provide tailored strategies to manage discretionary time.

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Effect of intervention programs in schools to reduce screen time: a meta‐analysis

Abstract: interventions have demonstrated the positive effects of the decrease of screen time among schoolchildren.

Cited by 63 publications

References 66 publications

Sedentary behavior among Spanish children and adolescents: findings from the ANIBES study

Sedentary behavior among Spanish children and adolescents: findings from the ANIBES study

Effect of Holistic Gymnastics in the Flexibility of Girls Between 10 and 12 Years

‘Life in the age of screens’: parent perspectives on a 24‐h no screen‐time challenge

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