Abstract :
Background: E-learning has played a major role during the corona pandemic and lockdown. Gadget use and increased screen time can lead to neuropsychological and physiological problems in many children. Some of the E-learning-associated health hazards can be prevented by taking few preventive measures. Therefore an endeavour has been taken up to conduct a cross-sectional study on the consequences of e-learning on the health of school going adolescents in Bareilly city of Uttar Pradesh.
Objectives: To find the effects of e-learning on the health of school going adolescents. And to suggest recommendations for the prevention and control of e-learning-associated health problems.
Materials and Methods: The selection of study participants was done via multistage sampling. A pretested semi-structured interview schedule consisting of both open and closed-ended questions was prepared. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS (version 23.0) for windows.
Result: Various health related issues were associated with e-learning like headache, body-ache, vision problems, etc.
Interpretation: E-learning was found to be more common in males, socioeconomic class 1, Hindu religion and among students belonging to higher classes (class 8 to 10). There were some health issues found among children pursuing e-learning like headache, body-ache, vision problems, etc.
Conclusion: E-learning health hazards can be prevented and controlled through strategic planning and implementation of health education.
Keyword :
Elearning, Health hazards, Adolescents, Health education, Headache, Bodyache, Vision problems.