The impact of electronic devices on the physical growth and development of modern youth and recommendations on their safe use

Milushkina, OYu; Skoblina, NA; Markelova, SV; Tatarinchik, A.A.; Melikhova, E P; Либина, И И; Popov, MV

doi:10.24075/brsmu.2019.046

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“…Ранее уже было показано, что чаще всего подростки используют электронные устройства для развлечений (просмотра видео, игр, общения) [21][22][23][24]. Дистанционное обучение увеличивает общее время использования ИКТ обучающимися, так как помимо развлечений им необходимо изучать образовательный материал и выполнять упражнения и задания.…”

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From traditional to distance learning: hygienic problems of vision protection of students

Skoblina

Milushkina

Popov

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Hygiene and Sanitation

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Introduction. Electronic devices (ED) are widespread among adolescents, filling their daily lives. The trend towards digitalization of all aspects of life is a global trend with the inevitable involvement of young people. The lack of existing preventive measures necessitates scientific research and intensification of work to promote a healthy lifestyle. Materials and methods. In 2019, an online survey was conducted of 200 schoolchildren in grades 9-11, 498 students in 1-6 courses, and 251 parents. In April 2020, an online survey was conducted of 1587 students of 1-6 classes and 500 parents. Measurements of physical factors were carried out at the Dolgoprudnenskaya gymnasium and the N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. One thousand sixty-six schoolchildren and students were examined by an ophthalmologist with the help of the device “ARMISm”. Results. Negative tendencies in the state of the organ of vision, observed by students, are primarily associated with increased use of stationary and mobile ED in all age groups. Students use various ED in places with insufficient artificial illumination. In educational institutions, such places are corridors, halls, recreation, where students use their electronic devices. There are currently no separate requirements for artificial lighting by using information and communication technologies outside of classrooms or work premises. During the period of distance learning, schoolchildren and students have been established to use one more ED in comparison with the period of traditional education. The long-term effect of using mobile ED is still unknown. Conclusions. As a preventive hygienic measure for the protection of vision, it is recommended to use ED only in places with a good level of illumination, including artificial, with limited duration of continuous use of ED, with gymnastics for the eyes during breaks.

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From traditional to distance learning: hygienic problems of vision protection of students

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“…[9] This use may be detrimental to adolescents' physical and mental health, as it can cause low back pain, headaches, and obesity and impede normal physical growth and development. [10][11][12] The excessive use of electronic media is associated with sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression in adolescents. [5,9,13] Moreover, 4 hours of daily screen time was associated with low levels of curiosity, self-control, distractibility, and task completion.…”

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Anxiety and depression in adolescents linked to electronic device use during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hamshari

Yaseen

Zayed

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Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms among adolescent students in the West Bank region of Palestine, focusing on the effect of using electronic devices on their mental health. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,140 adolescents. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, electronic device use, the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale were collected using a self-administered online questionnaire. To explore the independent association between anxiety and depression and numerous independent characteristics, we computed odds ratios (O.R.s) and their 95% confidence intervals (C.I.s) using a binary logistic regression model. Results: The prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety was 35.4% [95%CI: 32.7-38.3%], and moderate to severe depression was 23.9% [95%CI: 21.4 -26.4%]. Anxiety scores were found to be significantly higher among females [OR=3.8, 95%CI: 2.5-5.9], those with lower academic performance [OR=3.4, 95%CI: 2.1-5.4], and smokers [OR=1.9, 95%CI: 1.1-3.0]. Similarly, significantly higher depressive scores were found among females [OR=2.0, 95%CI: 1.3-3.1], those with lower academic performance [OR=3.4, 95%CI: 2.1-5.4], and smokers [OR=1.9, 95%CI: 1.3-2.8]. On the other hand, students who used electronic devices for a shorter period were less likely to be depressed [OR=.49 (95%CI: .32-.76] or anxious [OR=.47, 95%CI: .32-.69]. Conclusion: Concerning the high prevalence of anxiety and depression among adolescents and their correlation with the duration of electronic device use, we advocate the development of guidelines for device use duration used to prevent mental health consequences in this crucial age group.

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“…Высокая частота и длительность использования электронных устройств (ЭУ) школьниками и студентами в учебный и каникулярный период способствуют увеличению зрительной нагрузки, ухудшению состояния здоровья подрастающего поколения [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

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Risks of developing diseases of an eye and its adnexa in students in conditions of the violation of hygienic rules for the use of electronic devices

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Popov

Eryomin

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Introduction. The process of involving children, adolescents and youth in the constantly developing information space is an objective reality. At the same time, the lack of monitored indices of the safety of electronic devices (ED) for the health of children and adolescents, the lack of a clearly built system of preventive measures require its development and improvement, which will reduce the risk of the digital information environment impact on the health of the younger generation. Materials and methods. The survey using a questionnaire, developed by specialists from the Research Institute of Hygiene and Health Protection of Children and Adolescents in 2017-2020, was used to collect data on the nature of ED using by schoolchildren and students in educational and leisure activities (1218 questionnaires). In 2017-2020, 805 schoolchildren and students from the Moscow gymnasium №12 and the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University underwent an ophthalmological examination. Results. All the surveyed schoolchildren and students used ED. Analysis of the questionnaire data allowed us to determine the duration of continuous use of ED (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) by children, adolescents, and young people during school and vacation time. All categories of respondents both during the academic period and during holidays showed a high duration of continuous use of ED. Thus, the presence of a behavioral risk factor for the uncontrolled use of ED (long duration of continuous work with ED) was shown among all categories of respondents, which may cause the development of eye diseases. The analysis of the results obtained revealed significant negative values of the correlation coefficients between students’ visual acuity and the duration of their continuous use of both stationary (computer) and mobile (smartphone, tablet) ED. Discussion. The introduction of these preventive measures into the daily routine and lifestyle of children, adolescents, and young people will help prevent visual acuity disorders. Conclusion. It is necessary to introduce hygienic rationing of the frequency and duration of the possible influence of ED not only during the educational process but also in leisure time to increase the awareness of parents and the degree of their control over the use of ED. To elevate awareness of all ED users’ categories it is necessary to intensify work to promote the rules for the safe use of ED and related foundations of a healthy lifestyle and self-control over ED use. In connection with the development of the digital educational environment, it is advisable to improve the hygienic standardization of text information in electronic publications for children, adolescents, and students. To prevent the symptoms of eye fatigue, it is advisable to limit continuous work with a bright screen (no more than 60 minutes), followed by a break of at least 15-20 minutes, not related to viewing the illuminated screen, in compliance with the recommendations for relieving stress from the visual analyzer.

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The impact of electronic devices on the physical growth and development of modern youth and recommendations on their safe use

Cited by 14 publications

References 7 publications

From traditional to distance learning: hygienic problems of vision protection of students

From traditional to distance learning: hygienic problems of vision protection of students

Anxiety and depression in adolescents linked to electronic device use during the COVID-19 pandemic

Risks of developing diseases of an eye and its adnexa in students in conditions of the violation of hygienic rules for the use of electronic devices

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