Effect of Screen-Time on Sleep Pattern and Dietary Habits among College-Going Students in COVID-19 Pandemic

Autor: Nitesh Parmar, Tanu Allen, Rahul Saxena, Prabhleen Kaur
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Community Health. 33:65-74
ISSN: 2248-9509
0971-7587
DOI: 10.47203/ijch.2021.v33i01.009
Popis: Background: Optimum and good quality of sleep are pertinent to the health and equilibrium of biological functions. Increased use of electronic gadgets for academics and social interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic has extended the screen time of students, affecting sleep and eating patterns. Aim & Objective: To study the association of extended screen time on sleep pattern and calorie intake among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Settings and Design: Observational study was conducted using ‘Google forms’ to collect data on sleep and food intake among 60 college-going students. Methods and Material: Google form composed of questions related to demographic, anthropometry, screen time, sleep quality (PSQI) & dietary pattern (food frequency questionnaire) and tied to written consent was sent via WhatsApp to college students. Statistical analysis used: Data were grouped based on the screen time >10 hrs and 5) observed in 80% of the college students, with 46.6% having a sleep of
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