Objective To investigate the screen exposure status and influencing factors among 6-12 year-old children in Hainan Province,so as to provide insights into screen exposure intervention for children.Methods Children aged 6-12 years from 18 counties(cities)in Hainan Province were selected using multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method from December 2020 to July 2021.Demographic information,parents'educational level,family type and screen time was collected using questionnaire surveys.The screen exposure rate of children was analyzed,and factors affecting screen ex-posure were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.Results A total of 27 501 children were sur-veyed,including 13 901 boys(50.55%)and 13 600 girls(49.45%).The mean age was(9.22±1.86)years.Among them,3 925 children had screen exposure,with a screen exposure rate of 14.27%.Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that gender(female,OR=0.859,95%CI:0.796-0.926),age(OR=1.078,95%CI:1.049-1.108),ethnicity(ethnic mi-norities,OR=1.147,95%CI:1.041-1.254),place of residence(rural area,OR=0.869,95%CI:0.801-0.944),father's educa-tional level(high school or technical secondary school,OR=0.879,95%CI:0.788-0.981;college degree or above,OR=0.686,95%CI:0.589-0.818),mother's educational level(college degree or above,OR=0.706,95%CI:0.588-0.846),fami-ly type(others,OR=1.250,95%CI:1.105-1.414),and annual family income(>100 000 Yuan,OR=0.741,95%CI:0.619-0.885)were the influencing factors for screen exposure among children aged 6-12 years.Conclusion The screen expo-sure among children aged 6-12 years in Hainan Province was affected by gender,age,ethnicity,place of residence,pa-rental education level,family type and annual family income.
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