Electronic device usage among preschool children and its association with mental health status in Saudi Arabian kindergartens.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of electronic device usage and its association with mental health status among preschool children aged 3-6 years.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among preschool children aged 3-6 years in kindergartens in Makkah city in 2023-2024, using an electronic questionnaire. An Arabic version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was used to assess mental health.