NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence and determinants of excessive screen time among under-five children of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
Authors : Imran Hossain Monju, Sigma Hossain, Farha Fatima, Nasrat Khanam Nila, Tanvir Huda, Abdullah Al Rashed, Md. Jahidul Islam, Ahnaf Tajwar Hossain, Md. Faisal Kabir Rozars, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Discover Public Health | Volume Number: 23 | Publication Year : 2026 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 13 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG4 Quality Education |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG11 Sustainable Cities & Communities |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Universal access to green/public spaces |
| Impact statement: This study reveals that a staggering 85.8% of children under five in Bangladesh exceed recommended screen time limits, identifying urban residence and easy access to digital devices as primary determinants. The findings emphasize the urgent need for targeted educational programs for parents and caregivers to promote evidence-based screen time practices and mitigate risks like obesity, anxiety, and developmental delays in early childhood | Collaboration: Government | Keywords: Screen time, Determinants, Excessive, Children |
