Digital Eye Strain and Sleep Quality in Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Şambel Aykutlu Merve, Aykutlu Hasan Cem, Özveren Mehmet, Garip Rüveyde
Primary Institution: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Turkey
Hypothesis
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of Digital Eye Strain (DES) and sleep problems among adolescents, exploring their interconnectedness and identifying potential risk factors.
Conclusion
The study found a high prevalence of Digital Eye Strain and poor sleep quality among adolescents, highlighting the harmful effects of excessive digital media use on health.
Supporting Evidence
- 63.7% of participants reported experiencing Digital Eye Strain.
- 51.2% of participants reported poor sleep quality.
- Adolescents using digital media for more than 4 hours daily were significantly more likely to experience both DES and PSQ.
- Female adolescents were more likely to report poor sleep quality compared to males.
- Shorter breaks during digital media use were associated with higher prevalence of Digital Eye Strain.
Takeaway
Using screens too much can hurt kids' eyes and make it hard for them to sleep well.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted using questionnaires to assess Digital Eye Strain and sleep quality among adolescents aged 11-18 years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the specific demographic of participants from an ophthalmology clinic.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and self-reported data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were adolescents aged 11-18 years, with a mean age of 14.5 years, and 58.2% were female.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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