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hls-11929	Kalsum, Umi; Lis Armining Gandini, Andi; Sutrisno, Sutrisno; Putri Wahyuni, Emmy; Ariefah Putri, Rosalin; Heny Purwati, Nyimas	Reducing gadget use intensity in preschool-aged children through storytelling and coloring therapy	2024	5	.pdf	application/pdf	4212	263	49	Moreover, a survey by Indonesia Hottest Insight in 2013 revealed that about 40% of Indonesian children are active internet users.12 Despite parents’ awareness of the detrimental effects of excessive screen time, including poor posture, sleep disturbances, eye strain, reduced physical activity, exposure to inappropriate content, addiction, and diminished parent-child interaction, adherence to screen time guidelines remains low.13 One of the adverse consequences of excessive gadget use is dependency and addiction, leading to developmental issues in chil- dren.6 Additionally, limited communication and interaction between parents and children due to gadget use can hinder speech development in toddlers.14 It’s crucial to acknowledge that the ages of 1-5 years represent the most sensitive period of child develop- ment, underscoring the importance of cautious gadget use during early childhood.15 Parents play a pivotal role in fostering effective communication and continuously anticipating and addressing their children’s negative habits.16 Research has consistently demonstrated the negative impacts of gadget use on preschoolers, including speech delays, attention deficits, learning difficulties, anxiety, mental health problems, and character assassination.17,18 This study aimed to assess the impact of health education, focusing on the benefits of storytelling and coloring therapy, on parents’ behavior regarding gadget use in preschoolers.	cache/hls-11929.pdf	txt/hls-11929.txt