Title: The Effect of Distance Teaching to Mothers on Primary School Boys’ Sleep Habits Related to Computer Games: A Quasi-experimental Study

Abstract

Background:Computer games have often been considered to have a negative impact on the sleep of children. The aim study was to determine the effect of distance teaching to mothers on sleep habits related to computer games of primary school boys of Zahedan in 2020. Materials and Methods:The present quasi-experimental study was carried out on primary school boys students. 144 students were randomly selected in two groups of intervention and control.Data collection tools included the Child Sleep Habits and demographic information Questionnaire.If the student was in the intervention group,before the intervention,the researcher held a face-to-face meeting with his mother to complete the questionnaire.Then,created a group for mothers in Telegram and WhatsApp,The intervention was made for 4weeks,the researcher sent a text and avideo three times a week to students’mothers based on the content of education.8weeks after,the Sleep Habits Questionnaire was completed by the mothers.If the student was assigned to the control group,demographic information and Sleep Habits Questionnaire were completed by the mothers to begin the pre-test.No intervention was made for this group.The post-test was completed after 8 weeks by the mothers.Data analysis was performed through IBM SPSS. Results:The results showed that the mean and standard deviation of the sleep habits score and its dimensions in intervention and control groups had no significant difference(P>0.05)before intervention.However,after intervention,the sleep habits score and its dimensions had significant differences(P<0.05). Conclusion:maintaining the physical and mental health of students is an important responsibility of pediatric nurses and parents.It is suggested that teaching sleep habits to mothers should be considered.