A study of the impact of e-learning on the health of school going adolescents in Bareilly city: A cross-sectional study

E-learning has played a major role during 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.To find the effects of e-learning on the health of school going adolescents.And to suggest the recommendations for the prevention and control of e-learning associated health problems.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.Various health related issues were associated with e-learning like headache, body-ache, vision problems, etc. 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.E-learning health hazards can be prevented and controlled through strategic planning and implementation of health education.