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This study aims to evaluate whether educating mothers can reduce screen time in infants aged 6-18 months. Early exposure to screens has been associated with potential negative effects on child development, including language delay, attention problems, and cognitive difficulties. Therefore, reducing screen exposure during infancy is considered important.
The study is designed as an open-label, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. A total of 92 mother-infant pairs are planned to be included and randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Mothers in the intervention group will receive structured education based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, including practical strategies to manage situations where screen use is commonly introduced (such as feeding or soothing the infant). Educational materials and follow-up guidance will also be provided. The control group will not receive any specific intervention.
Data on infants' screen exposure will be collected at baseline and at follow-up visits at 3 and 6 months using structured questionnaires. Sociodemographic characteristics will also be recorded.
The primary outcome of the study is the change in infants' screen time over the follow-up period. The findings are expected to provide evidence on whether parental education can be an effective strategy to reduce screen exposure in early childhood and support its integration into primary care practices.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Usual Care | No Intervention | Participants in this group do not receive any specific educational intervention regarding screen use. They continue with routine care, and data on infant screen exposure are collected at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. | |
| İntervention | Experimental | Mothers in this group receive structured education based on American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on infant screen use. The intervention includes a 30-40 minute group-based session, practical strategies to reduce screen exposure, and informational brochures. Follow-up educational reinforcement is provided at 3 months. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parental Education Intervention | Other | Mothers in this group receive structured education based on American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on infant screen use. The intervention includes a 30-40 minute group-based session, practical strategies to reduce screen exposure, and informational brochures. Follow-up educational reinforcement is provided at 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in infant screen time | The primary outcome is the change in infants' daily screen exposure time (minutes/day), assessed using parent-reported questionnaires at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. | Baseline to 6 months |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Dokuz Eylul University | Izmir | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| Background | 1.Arumugam CT, Said MA, Nik Farid ND. Screen-based media and young children: Review and recommendations. Malays Fam Physician. 22 Temmuz 2021;16(2):7-13. 2.Christakis DA, Gilkerson J, Richards JA, et al.Audible television and decreased adult wordsinfant vocalizations, and conversational turns: apopulation-based study. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med2009; 163: 554-558 3.Jolin EM, Weller RA. Television viewing and its impact on childhood behaviors. Curr Psychiatry Rep2011; 13: 122-128 4.Carson V, Kuzik N, Hunter S, et al. Systematic reviewof sedentary behavior and cognitive development inearly childhood. Prev Med 2015; 78: 115-122.. 5. Livingstone S, Cagiltay K, Ólafsson K. EU Kids Online II Dataset: A cross-national study of children's use of the Internet and its associated opportunities and risks. British Journal of Educational Technology. 13 Ağustos 2015;46. 6. Council on Communications and Media, Brown A. Media use by children younger than 2 years. Pediatrics. Kasım 2011;128(5):1040-5. |
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