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Ubiquitous adoption of screen-based technologies has transformed the behavioral and physiological environment of Generation Z youth. In Egypt, where digital adoption speeds up with apace urbanisation, teens (13-18) have greater exposure to computers, mobile phones, and other screen-based devices.
Growing evidence points towards excessive viewing of screens in compromised well-being, including sleep issues, inactive lifestyles, weight loss/gain, and musculoskeletal disturbances. Contextual evidence for the Egyptian teenager is scarce.
This study fills the gap by investigating the multi-dimensional influence of screen culture on physical well-being, focusing on sleep quality, body mass index (BMI), posture, physical activity, and disability outcomes.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Adolesence | Age: 13-18 years (adolescence as per WHO standards).
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| BMI Measurement | Diagnostic Test | BMI Measurement: Self-report height/weight (compared with age/sex standard BMI percentiles). |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| sleep disturbance severity | Scale Used: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) Description: The ISI is a 7-item self-report questionnaire that assesses the severity of insomnia and its impact on daily functioning. Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with total scores ranging from 0 to 28. Higher scores indicate more severe sleep disturbance. | 1 day |
| body awareness | Scale Used: Q-BAPHYP Description: The body awareness component of the Q-BAPHYP scale assesses an individual's awareness of their body position, movement, and physical sensations. It may include items related to: Recognition of poor posture Awareness of physical discomfort during screen use Sensitivity to bodily signals (e.g., fatigue, muscle tension) Attention to ergonomic positioning | 1 Day |
| Pediatric Quality of Life | Scale Used: PedsQL™ (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) Description: The PedsQL™ is a modular instrument designed to measure health-related quality of life in children and adolescents. It covers multiple dimensions of well-being across: Physical Functioning (e.g., ability to engage in physical activities) Emotional Functioning (e.g., feeling anxious or sad) Social Functioning (e.g., interactions with peers) School Functioning (e.g., ability to concentrate and attend school) | 1 Day |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Postural Habits | The body awareness component of the Q-BAPHYP scale assesses an individual's awareness of their body position, movement, and physical sensations | 1 Day |
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Generation Z Adolescences (Age 13 to 18)
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sinai University | Ismailia | 11749 | Egypt |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 37892328 | Result | Priftis N, Panagiotakos D. Screen Time and Its Health Consequences in Children and Adolescents. Children (Basel). 2023 Oct 8;10(10):1665. doi: 10.3390/children10101665. | |
| 36238246 | Result | Fan H, Yan J, Yang Z, Liang K, Chen S. Cross-sectional associations between screen time and the selected lifestyle behaviors in adolescents. Front Public Health. 2022 Sep 27;10:932017. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.932017. eCollection 2022. |
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| Screen Time Questionnaire (QUEST) | Diagnostic Test | Screen Time Questionnaire (QUEST): Assess length, purpose, and pattern of device use. |
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| Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) | Diagnostic Test | Insomnia Severity Index (ISI): 7-item sleep disturbance severity measure (score range: 0-28). |
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| Q-BAPHYP | Diagnostic Test | Q-BAPHYP: 20-item scale measuring body awareness, postural habits, and ergonomic behaviors. |
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| PedsQL™ | Diagnostic Test | PedsQL™: Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory |
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| Result | Badran M. Young people and the digital divide in Egypt: an empirical study. Eurasian Econ Rev. 2014;4:223-50. |
| Result | Armaneous A, Atta H, ElKhatib A, Kamal A, Sallam S. Internet Addiction among Egyptian Teens during COVID-19 Pandemic. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2024;12:388-97. |
| 30606703 | Result | Stiglic N, Viner RM. Effects of screentime on the health and well-being of children and adolescents: a systematic review of reviews. BMJ Open. 2019 Jan 3;9(1):e023191. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023191. |
| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
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| D001519 | Behavior |
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