Electronic device usage among preschool children and its association with mental health status in Saudi Arabian kindergartens.
Siham O Al-MehmadiAbdulrahman T HalawaniMrnan T SulaimaniTamim O Al-MehmadiPublished in: Saudi medical journal (2024)
There was a high prevalence of electronic device usage among preschool children, which exceeded the recommended time limit. A significant correlation was observed between electronic device use and mental health scores. Further longitudinal studies are required to understand the nature of this association and its implications for child development.