PARENT-REPORTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TECHNOLOGY USE, AND SLEEP AMONG CHILDREN AGED 9–14 YEARS IN TIRANA, ALBANIA

Klara Hysenaj, Blerina Bani, Rezarta Stena, Sabina Tosuni, Entela Drizaj, Arjana Hysenaj, Elis Kokolari

Abstract


This cross-sectional study describes parent-reported daily routines among children aged 9–14 years in Tirana, Albania. In October–November 2024, a 13-item Google Forms questionnaire was sent to 90 parents or guardians through several schools; 50 responded (55.6%). Frequencies and percentages were calculated; individual-level data are unavailable. Thirty-eight children (76%) were placed in a sitting category, six (12%) walked at least 30 minutes daily, and three (6%) were reported to undertake regular physical activity; three (6%) were unclassified. Weekday technology use was 4–5 hours for 37 children (74%) and 5–6 hours for 13 (26%). Thirty-eight (76%) reportedly slept seven hours, eight (16%) six hours, and four (8%) nine hours. These descriptive findings cannot establish associations or causation. The small, parent-reported sample and lack of formal ethics committee review limit interpretation and publication eligibility.

Keywords


sedentary behaviour; digital media; parent survey; physical education; Albania

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