Publications by authors named "Jijo J John"
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the first fundamental right of the child. Globally less than half of the infants are optimally breastfed. Suboptimal breastfeeding can lead to increased respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
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- Screen-based media is increasingly prevalent among Indian children, leading to concerns about physical, developmental, and emotional issues due to excessive screen time.
- An Expert Committee from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics reviewed existing guidelines and research to create recommendations for limiting screen time and promoting digital wellness among infants and children.
- The guidelines recommend no screen exposure for children under 2 years, limited supervised screen time for ages 2-4 (one hour), and a maximum of two hours per day for ages 5-10, while encouraging other essential activities like physical play and family interaction.
Background: Screen use is increasing rapidly among preschool children and excess screen use in these children has been associated with cognitive side effects and speech delay. We undertook this study to estimate the risk associated with screen time in children, parental supervision, and parent-reported cognitive development among preschool children aged 2-5 years.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was done between July 2019 and January 2020 involving parents of all students aged 2-5 years, attending 2 kindergarten schools in Thiruvalla using a self-administered questionnaire.