Propiedades Psicométricas de la Escala de afrontamiento en preescolares, versión padres / Psychometric properties of the Coping Scale in preschoolers, parent version

Es importante evaluar el afrontamiento de los preescolares, específicamente de niños mexicanos, para diseñar programas de intervención y promover estrategias de afrontamiento funcionales ante situaciones estresantes, lo cual puede tener implicaciones en su salud mental. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Afrontamiento, versión para preescolares a una versión para cuidadores. Participaron 525 cuidadores en total, el rango de edad de los niños fue de 2 años 9 meses a 6 años (M = 4.4; D.E.= 0.795); el 49.3% fueron niños y el 50.7% niñas. Se trabajó con la Escala de Afrontamiento para Preescolares, versiones padres (EAP-P), la cual, es una escala tipo Likert de 23 preguntas con 4 opciones de respuesta donde 1=nunca, 2 = pocas veces, 3 = muchas veces y 4= siempre. La Escala se aplicó a los cuidadores por medio de la plataforma Survey Monkey. Se realizó el análisis factorial confirmatorio. Los resultados mostraron un ajuste adecuado del modelo a los datos (RMSEA=.05; NFI = .93: TLI = .91 y CFI = .93). La medida de confiabilidad obtenida mediante el coeficiente alfa de Omega fue de .81 para la escala final de 14 reactivos. Se considera que la EAP-P es un instrumento válido y confiable para evaluar el afrontamiento en niños de 3 a 6 años. (AU)

It is important to evaluate the coping of preschoolers, specifically Mexican children, in order to design intervention programs and promote functional coping strategies in stressful situations, which may have implications for their mental health. The aim of the study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Coping Scale, preschool version to a version for caregivers. A total of 525 caregivers participated, the age range of the children was 2 years 9 months to 6 years (M = 4.4; and D.E.T = 0.795); 49.3% were boys and 50.7% were girls. We worked with the Coping Scale for Preschoolers, parent version (EAP-P), which is a Likert-type scale of 23 questions with 4 response options where 1 = never, 2 = seldom, 3 = many times and 4 = always. The scale was applied to the caregivers through the Survey Monkey platform. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was performed. The results showed an adequate fit of the model to the data (RMSEA = .05; NFI = .93: TLI = .91 and CFI = .93). The reliability measure obtained through alpha omega coefficient was .81 for the final scale of 14 items. It is considered that the EAP-P is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing coping in children aged 3 to 6 years. (AU)

The Relationship between Learning Potential in Preschool Children and their Cognitive Abilities / La relación entre el potencial de aprendizaje en niños de preescolar y sus habilidades cognitivas

Learning potential can be used to assess and provide direction for action in diverse populations in modern educational settings. This study examined the relationship between the EHPAP dynamic evaluation scale and cognitive abilities (linguistic development, specific cognitive abilities, and executive functioning) in typically developing preschool children. Linear regression models indicated that children’s cognitive abilities formed part of the prediction of their independent performance in tasks before and after mediation. The abilities that formed part of the predictions were related to general linguistic development, specific cognitive functions, and executive functioning. Age as a predictive factor only contributed to verbal planning. This study examined the contribution of these variables in different EHPAP scales. (AU)

El potencial de aprendizaje se puede utilizar para evaluar y orientar la acción en diversas poblaciones en entornos educativos modernos. Este estudio analiza la relación entre la escala de evaluación dinámica EHPAP y las habilidades cognitivas (desarrollo lingüístico, habilidades cognitivas específicas y funcionamiento ejecutivo) en niños en edad preescolar con un desarrollo típico. Los modelos de regresión lineal indican que las habilidades cognitivas de los niños forman parte de la predicción de su desempeño independiente en tareas antes y después de la mediación. Las habilidades que formaban parte de las predicciones estaban relacionadas con el desarrollo lingüístico general, las funciones cognitivas específicas y el funcionamiento ejecutivo. La edad como factor predictivo solo contribuye a la planificación verbal. Este estudio analiza la contribución de estas variables en diferentes escalas EHPAP. (AU)

Evaluación de los dominios de la actividad física y los componentes de la condición física en niños de 4-5 años en un centro de salud / Assessment of physical activity domains and physical fitness components in 4-5 year old children in a health centre

Introducción: la falta de actividad física y el sedentarismo en niños se asocia con una mayor adiposidad, bajo nivel de aptitud cardiovascular y riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares. Sin embargo, cumplir con las recomendaciones de actividad física se relaciona con mejoras en la salud mental, disminución de la ansiedad y depresión, así como adopción de hábitos saludables. Objetivos: evaluar la relación entre los diferentes dominios de la actividad física y del sedentarismo, medidos de forma objetiva, y los componentes de la condición física en niños españoles de 4 y 5 años. Población y métodos: estudio transversal dentro del proyecto “Observatorio y programa de intervención de ejercicio físico y estilos de vida en familia para niños y niñas de 4 a 5 años en Atención Primaria” (https://observatorioactividadfisica.es). La condición física se evaluó con la batería PREFIT y la cantidad e intensidad de actividad física mediante un acelerómetro tri-axial GENEActiv durante 7 días consecutivos las 24 horas del día. Resultados: la muestra evaluada fue de 70 niños (38 niños y 32 niñas) con una media (intervalo de confianza [IC] del 95%) de 4,83 años. No se observaron diferencias significativas en la condición física entre niños y niñas. Los niños realizaron una actividad física de mayor intensidad y tiempo que las niñas. Además, se encontró una fuerte relación significativa entre los componentes de la condición física y los dominios de la actividad física. Conclusiones: estos hallazgos resaltan la importancia de promover estilos de vida activos desde temprana edad y la necesidad de programas de entrenamiento estructurado para reducir el sedentarismo y mejorar la condición física en esta población (AU)

Introduction: lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyles in children are associated with increased adiposity, low cardiovascular fitness, and risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, adherence to physical activity recommendations is associated with improvements in mental health, decreased anxiety and depression, and healthier habits.Objectives: to assess the relationship between different domains of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, measured objectively, and components of physical fitness in Spanish children aged 4 and 5 years.Population and methods: cross-sectional study within the project “Observatory and intervention programme on physical exercise and lifestyles in families for children aged 4 to 5 years in primary care” (https://observatorioactividadfisica.es). Physical fitness was assessed with the PREFIT battery. To measure the amount and intensity of physical activity, participants wore a GENEActiv triaxial accelerometer on the non-dominant hand for 7 consecutive days, 24 hours a day.Results: the study sample included 70 children (38 boys and 32 girls) with a mean age of 4.83 years (95% confidence interval [CI]). There were no significant differences in physical fitness between boys and girls, but we found differences in physical activity. Boys were physically active for longer durations and with higher intensity than girls. We also found a significant and strong association between the components of physical fitness and physical activity domains in children aged 4 and 5 years.Conclusions: these findings highlight the importance of promoting active lifestyles from an early age and the need for structured training programs to reduce sedentary behaviour and improve physical fitness in this population. (AU)

Calidad de la alimentación en preescolares y escolares en Chile durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Food quality in pre-school and school children in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introducción: la pandemia por COVID-19 puede afectar en la calidad de la alimentación y la nutrición de preescolares y escolares a través deun incremento de la inseguridad alimentaria de las familias, por medidas como el confinamiento y cierre de establecimientos educacionales, loque afecta la estructura diaria, horarios de alimentación y calidad de la alimentación.Objetivo: analizar la calidad global de la alimentación de preescolares y escolares en Chile durante la pandemia de COVID-19.Métodos: en un muestreo por conveniencia participaron 551 escolares (22,5 % niños y 77,5 % niñas) de cinco ciudades de Chile distribuidas enmacrozonas norte, centro y sur. Se aplicó el índice de calidad global de la alimentación. Los datos fueron analizados en el programa estadísticoIBM SPSSV24. Se analizaron diferencias de proporciones a través de tablas cruzadas.Resultados: escolares de zonas rurales presentaron menor calidad de la alimentación que pares de zonas urbanas (p = ,005). Escolares quecomen con toda la familia presentan mejores indicadores de calidad de la alimentación que aquellos que lo hacen solos (p = ,002). En nueve de12 componentes de la alimentación evaluados, las mujeres presentan mayor cumplimiento de recomendaciones alimentarias.Conclusiones: se requieren más investigaciones sobre los cambios de ingesta dietética y calidad de la alimentación de los niños y niñas ysus familias durante la pandemia. Esto permitirá analizar el impacto de la pandemia en la conducta alimentaria y sus posibles consecuencias. (AU)

Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic can affect the quality of food and nutrition of preschoolers and schoolchildren through an increase in foodinsecurity of families, by measures such as confinement and closure of educational establishments, which affects the daily structure, feedingschedules, and quality of food.Objectives: analyze the overall food quality of preschool and school children in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: five hundred and fifty-one schoolchildren (22.5 % boys and 77.5 % girls) from five Chilean cities distributed in northern, central, andsouthern macro zones participated in a convenience sampling. The Global Food Quality Index was applied. The data were analyzed in the IBMSPSSV24 statistical program. Differences in proportions were analyzed employing crossed tables.Results: schoolchildren from rural areas presented lower eating quality than their urban peers (p = .005). Schoolchildren who eat with thewhole family had better indicators of eating quality than those who ate alone (p = .002). In nine out of 12 dietary components, evaluated femalespresent higher compliance with dietary recommendations.Conclusions: further research is needed on changes in dietary intake and dietary quality of children and their families during the pandemic. Thiswill allow us to analyze the impact of the pandemic on eating behavior and its possible consequences. (AU)

Measuring categorisation in pre-school children: new toolkit, new insights

Introduction: whilst recent years have witnessed considerable research into infant categorisation, its development during the pre-school period has garnered far less interest and innovation. Objective: this paper documents the development of a valid and reliable new toolkit for measuring categorisation in children, designed to allow fine-grained differentiation through four short tasks. Methods: the paper outlines how a pilot study with 55 children reduced confounding variables, ruled out several explanations for performance variations and enabled procedural refinements. It then documents a study conducted with 190 children aged 30-60 months. Results: this more sophisticated testing mechanism challenges previously accepted developmental norms and suggests both sex and socio-economic status (and their interaction) influence categorisational abilities in pre-schoolers. Conclusion: the results indicate that preschool children's ability to categorise varies markedly, with implications for their capacity to access formal education.

Introdução: embora nos últimos anos tenha havido pesquisas consideráveis sobre a categorização infantil, seu desenvolvimento durante o período pré-escolar atraiu muito menos interesse e inovação. Objetivo: este artigo documenta o desenvolvimento de um novo kit de ferramentas válido e confiável para medir a categorização em crianças, projetado para permitir diferenciação refinada por meio de quatro tarefas curtas. Método: o artigo descreve como um estudo piloto com 55 crianças reduziu variáveis de confusão, descartou várias explicações para variações de desempenho e permitiu refinamentos de procedimentos. Em seguida, documenta um estudo realizado com 190 crianças de 30 a 60 meses. Resultados: este mecanismo de teste mais sofisticado desafia as normas de desenvolvimento previamente aceitas e sugere que o sexo e o status socioeconômico (e sua interação) influenciam as habilidades de categorização em pré-escolares. Conclusão: os resultados indicam que a capacidade de categorização dos pré-escolares varia acentuadamente, com implicações na sua capacidade de acesso à educação forma

[Food quality in pre-school and school children in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic]. / Calidad de la alimentación en preescolares y escolares en Chile durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Introduction: Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic can affect the quality of food and nutrition of preschoolers and schoolchildren through an increase in food insecurity of families, by measures such as confinement and closure of educational establishments, which affects the daily structure, feeding schedules, and quality of food. Objectives: analyze the overall food quality of preschool and school children in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: five hundred and fifty-one schoolchildren (22.5 % boys and 77.5 % girls) from five Chilean cities distributed in northern, central, and southern macro zones participated in a convenience sampling. The Global Food Quality Index was applied. The data were analyzed in the IBM SPSSV24 statistical program. Differences in proportions were analyzed employing crossed tables. Results: schoolchildren from rural areas presented lower eating quality than their urban peers (p = .005). Schoolchildren who eat with the whole family had better indicators of eating quality than those who ate alone (p = .002). In nine out of 12 dietary components, evaluated females present higher compliance with dietary recommendations. Conclusions: further research is needed on changes in dietary intake and dietary quality of children and their families during the pandemic. This will allow us to analyze the impact of the pandemic on eating behavior and its possible consequences.

Introducción: Introducción: La pandemia por COVID-19 puede afectar en la calidad de la alimentación y la nutrición de preescolares y escolares a través de un incremento de la inseguridad alimentaria de las familias, por medidas como el confinamiento y cierre de establecimientos educacionales, lo que afecta la estructura diaria, horarios de alimentación y calidad de la alimentación. Objetivo: analizar la calidad global de la alimentación de preescolares y escolares en Chile durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: en un muestreo por conveniencia participaron 551 escolares (22,5 % niños y 77,5 % niñas) de cinco ciudades de Chile distribuidas en macrozonas norte, centro y sur. Se aplicó el índice de calidad global de la alimentación. Los datos fueron analizados en el programa estadístico IBM SPSSV24. Se analizaron diferencias de proporciones a través de tablas cruzadas. Resultados: escolares de zonas rurales presentaron menor calidad de la alimentación que pares de zonas urbanas (p = ,005). Escolares que comen con toda la familia presentan mejores indicadores de calidad de la alimentación que aquellos que lo hacen solos (p = ,002). En nueve de 12 componentes de la alimentación evaluados, las mujeres presentan mayor cumplimiento de recomendaciones alimentarias. Conclusiones: se requieren más investigaciones sobre los cambios de ingesta dietética y calidad de la alimentación de los niños y niñas y sus familias durante la pandemia. Esto permitirá analizar el impacto de la pandemia en la conducta alimentaria y sus posibles consecuencias.

Cambios en el estado de nutrición en niños menores de cinco años beneficiarios del programa de apoyo alimentario (PAL) en el estado de Chiapas, México / Nutritional status of children under five years old beneficiaries of the food support program in the state of Chiapas, México

Fundamentos: El Programa de Apoyo Alimentario (PAL), programa de asistencia alimentaria dirigido por DICONSA y en convenio con el Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición “Salvador Zubirán” (INCMyN “SZ”) realizaron en 2009 un seguimiento nutricional en niños menores de 5. Éste estudio evaluó los cambios en la prevalencia en el estado de nutrición de los niños menores de cinco años del Estado de Chiapas. Métodos: Estudio longitudinal, prospectivo y cuasi-expermiental realizado en 5,037 niños de entre 0 y 5 años de edad, beneficiarios del PAL residentes en el Estado de Chiapas. Se comparó el estado de nutrición inicial vs final con el indicador peso para la edad, ganancias de peso e índice polinomial. Resultados: Se obtuvieron efectos positivos en el estado de nutrición de los niños y se detectaron áreas de oportunidad para la mejor atención de los niños. Cuando se comparó el estado de nutrición normal inicial vs final este aumentó 2,2 puntos porcentuales, mientras que la desnutrición leve disminuyó 1 punto y la desnutrición de alto riesgo (moderada y severa) bajo 1,2 puntos porcentuales. La ganancia de peso de los niños con estado de nutrición normal fue de 120,1%; leve 167,9%, moderado 198,9 % y grave 246,5%. El índice polinomial de la desnutrición se reduce 3,51 puntos. Conclusiones: Aun cuando existe una mejora en el estado de nutrición de los niños, las políticas públicas tendrían que hacer evaluaciones de este tipo para coadyuvar en la toma óptima de decisiones en pro de la salud y nutrición de los niños. (AU)

Background: In 2009, the Food Support Program (PAL), a food assistance program directed by DICONSA and in agreement with the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition "Salvador Zubirán" (INCMyN "SZ"), carried out nutritional monitoring in children under five years. This study the changes in the prevalence in the nutritional status of children under five years of age in the State of Chiapas. Methods: Longitudinal, prospective and quasi-experimental study carried out on 5,037 children between zero and five years of age, beneficiaries of the PAL residing in the State of Chiapas. The initial versus final nutritional status was compared with the weight-for-age indicator, weight gain, and polynomial index. Results: Positive effects were obtained in the nutritional status of the children evaluated and areas of opportunity were detected for the best care of the children. When the initial normal nutritional status is compared with the final one, it is observed that it increased 2.2 percentage points, while mild malnutrition decreased 1 point and high-risk malnutrition (moderate and severe) decreased 1.2 percentage points. The weight gain of children with normal nutritional status is 120.1%; mild 167.9%, moderate 198.9% and severe 246.5%. The polynomial index of malnutrition is reduced by 3.51 points. Conclusions: Even when there is an improvement in the nutritional status of children, public policies would have to make evaluations of this type to assist in optimal decision-making in favor of children's health and nutrition. (AU)

Relación entre modelos operantes internos y nivel educacional materno, con la teoría de la mente en niños chilenos de 3 y 4 años: rol mediador del lenguaje mentalizante materno / Relationship between Internal Working Models and Maternal Educational Level, with the Theory of Mind of Chilean Children Aged 3 and 4: Mediating Role of Maternal Mentalizing Language

Resumen La teoría de la mente (ToM) es la capacidad de reconocer los propios estados mentales y predecir los de otros, habilidad fundamental en el desarrollo socioemocional/cognitivo en preescolares. El presente estudio buscó describir la ToM de niños chilenos de 3 y 4 años, analizar las diferencias en su desarrollo según la edad y el rol mediador del lenguaje mentalizante (LM) materno, considerando el sexo de los niños, los modelos operantes internos (MOI) y el nivel educacional materno. La muestra fueron 110 niños con sus madres. Se aplicó un cuestionario sociodemográfico, pruebas para evaluar la ToM, el LM y los MOI de las madres. Un 50.9% de los niños se ubicó en el quintil 1 de la ToM y ninguno logró llegar al quinto. Las habilidades de la ToM con un mayor nivel de logro diferenciaron entre pretender y realidad (60.0%) y la de diferenciar la perspectiva visual propia y de otro (50.9%). Un 59.1 % de los niños no logró inferir deseos a través de la mirada, un 83.6% no logró la habilidad de acceso al conocimiento, y un 100% no logró la falsa creencia. Los resultados muestran diferencias significativas entre niños de distintos rangos etarios en el desarrollo de la ToM, sugiriendo una creciente dificultad de adquisición de sus habilidades. Además, un mayor LM de las madres se relacionó con mayor desarrollo de la ToM en los niños, con un rol mediador en la influencia de los MOI y nivel educacional materno sobre la ToM.

Abstract The theory of mind (ToM) is the ability to recognize one's own mental states and infer them in others, fundamental in socio-emotional/cognitive development in preschoolers. This study sought to describe the ToM of 3- and 4-year-old Chilean children, to analyze the differences in their development according to age, and the mediating role of maternal mentalizing language (ML) considering the sex of the children, the internal working models (IWM) and maternal educational level. The sample considered 110 children with their mothers. A sociodemographic questionnaire, tests to evaluate the ToM, the ML and the IWM of the mothers were applied. 50.9% of the children were in quintile 1 of the ToM and none managed to reach the fifth. The ToM skills with a higher level of achievement were differentiating between pretending and reality (60.0%) and differentiating one's own visual perspective and another's (50.9%). 59.1 % of the children did not manage to infer wishes through the gaze, 83.6% did not achieve the ability to access knowledge, and 100% did not achieve the false belief. The results show significant differences between children of different age ranges in the development of ToM, suggesting a growing difficulty in acquiring their skills. In addition, a higher ML in mothers was related to a greater development of ToM in children, with a mediating role in the influence of IWM and maternal educational level on ToM.

Intergenerational associations of adverse and positive maternal childhood experiences with young children's psychosocial well-being.

Background: Maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are believed to have negative consequences on offspring health. However, positive childhood experiences (PCEs) may be concurrent with ACEs, and little is known about how ACEs and PCEs transmit intergenerationally in the context of each other.Objective: To explore the independent effect of maternal ACEs and PCEs on offspring psychosocial well-being and how ACEs and PCEs are intergenerationally transmitted in their context.Method: Data were 2587 mother-child dyads in Anhui provinces of China. Mothers retrospectively reported their ACEs and PCEs, as well as provided demographic characteristics and their children's psychosocial well-being. Logistic regression models were performed to explore the associations of maternal ACEs and PCEs with offspring psychosocial well-being.Results: Separate unadjusted logistic regression models showed that children with mothers reported high ACEs scores were more likely to have psychosocial challenges (total difficulties and prosocial problems), while children whose mothers reported high PCEs scores were less likely to have psychosocial challenges. When we added maternal ACEs and PCEs to a same model, we found that PCEs slightly neutralised the negative effects of ACEs on offspring's total difficulties and prosocial problems. When stratified by sample, mothers with high PCE scores and higher maternal ACEs were related with a higher risk of offspring total difficulties; mothers with low levels of ACEs and high PCEs tend to report a lower risk of offspring total difficulties.Conclusions: Results suggest that PCEs are positively and intergenerationally transmitted. Results suggest that PCEs are positively and intergenerationally transmitted. More programme should be provided to increase maternal PCEs. When preventing the intergenerational transmission of ACEs, specific interventions should be provided to mothers with different levels of PCEs.

Positive childhood experiences positively transmit intergenerationally.Stronger relationship between maternal ACEs and risk of offspring total difficulties was observed among mothers with above-average positive childhood experiences scores.A stronger relationship between maternal PCEs and fewer offspring total difficulties was observed among mothers with low adverse maternal childhood experiences scores.

Sleep patterns in childhood: a longitudinal assessment from the Generation XXI birth cohort.

OBJECTIVE: To describe sleep-wake patterns in young children, based on sleep characteristics in early infancy and preschool ages, identifying their main sociodemographic characteristics, and to assess the association between different sleep characteristics at both ages. METHOD: We included 1092 children from the Generation XXI birth cohort, evaluated at six months and four years of age, by face-to-face interviews. Sleep patterns were constructed through latent class analysis and structured equation modeling, including data on wake-up time and bedtime, afternoon naps, locale of nighttime sleep and night awakenings. To estimate the association between sociodemographic characteristics and sleep patterns, odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were computed using logistic regression. RESULTS: Two sleep patterns were identified through latent class analysis: pattern 1 was characterized by earlier bedtime and wake-up times, while pattern 2 was defined by later times. When compared with pattern 1, pattern 2 was more frequent among children whose mothers had changed from partnered to not partnered until preschool age and those who did not stay at the kindergarten, and was less common among those with siblings. Through structured equation modeling, an aggregating factor was identified at preschool age, which was mainly correlated with bedtime and wake-up time. A positive association between sleep characteristics evaluated in early infancy and in preschool ages was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Sleep patterns and circadian sleep preferences seem to be developed early in life, which highlight the importance of promoting an adequate sleep hygiene from infancy, assuming its impact on sleep quality during the life course.

[Cost-effectiveness of universal childhood vaccination against hepatitis A in Spain: a dynamic approach]. / Coste-efectividad de la vacunación universal infantil frente a la hepatitis A en España: un enfoque dinámico.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of infant universal vaccination against hepatitis A in Spain. METHOD: Using a dynamic model and decision tree model, a cost-effectiveness analysis was performed to compare three vaccination strategies against hepatitis A: non-vaccination strategy versus universal childhood vaccination of hepatitis A with one or two doses. The perspective of the study was that of the National Health System (NHS) and a lifetime horizon was considered. Both costs and effects were discounted at 3% per year. Health outcomes were measured in terms of quality adjusted life years (QALY) and the cost-effectiveness measure used was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). In addition, deterministic sensitivity analysis by scenarios was performed. RESULTS: In the particular case of Spain, with low endemicity for hepatitis A, the difference in health outcomes between vaccination strategies (with 1 or 2 doses) and non-vaccination are practically non-existent, terms of QALY. In addition, the ICER obtained is high, exceeding the limits of willingness to pay from Spain (€22,000-25,000/QALY). The deterministic sensitivity analysis showed that the results are sensitive to the variations of the key parameters, although in no case the vaccination strategies are cost-effective. CONCLUSIONS: Universal infant vaccination strategy against hepatitis A would not be a cost-effective option from the NHS perspective in Spain.

Correlation of body mass index and waist to height ratio with cardiovascular risk factors in Colombian preschool and school children

Objective: To analyze the agreement between body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height Ratio (WHtR) to identify preschool and school children with cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs). Methods: Three-hundred-twenty-one kids were divided into preschool (3-5 years) and school children (6-10 years). BMI was used to classify children as overweight or obese. Abdominal obesity was defined with a WHtR ≥0.50. Fasting blood lipids, glucose and insulin were measured, and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated. The presence of CRFs and multiple non-waist circumference (non-WC) metabolic syndrome factors (MetS-Factors) [high HOMA-IR, high triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)] were analyzed. Results: One-hundred-twelve preschool and 209 school children were evaluated. WHtR ≥0.50 classified abdominal obesity in more than half of the preschool children, exceeding those classified with overweight+obesity by BMI (59.5% vs. 9.8%; p0.05). There were similar proportions of school children classified with abdominal obesity by the WHtR and overweight+obesity by the BMI (18.7% vs. 24.9%; p>0.05). There was substantial agreement between WHtR and BMI to identify school children with high total cholesterol values, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides, non-HDL-C, insulin, HOMA-IR, low HDL-C values, and the presence of multiple non-WC MetS-Factors (kappa: 0.616 to 0.857, p<0.001). Conclusion: In preschool children WHtR ≥0.5 disagree with BMI results, but in school kids, it has good agreement with the BMI to classify the children´s nutritional status and to identify those with CRFs.

Objetivo: Analizar el grado de acuerdo entre el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y la relación/cintura estatura (rCE) para identificar niños con factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRC). Métodos: Estudio transversal analítico con 112 niños preescolares (3-5 años) y 209 escolares (6-10 años). El sobrepeso y la obesidad se clasificaron con el IMC y la obesidad abdominal con la rCE ≥0.50. Se tomaron muestras sanguíneas en ayuno para análisis de glucosa, insulina, lípidos y cálculo del índice HOMA-IR. Se analizó la presencia de FRC y de múltiples factores del síndrome metabólico (Factores-SinMet) diferentes a la cintura [HOMA-IR elevado, triglicéridos elevados y colesterol de alta densidad (HDL-C) bajo]. Resultados: rCE ≥0.50 clasificó con obesidad abdominal a más de la mitad de los niños preescolares, excediendo el número de niños clasificados con sobrepeso+obesidad por IMC (59.5% vs 9.8%; p0.05). Fueron similares las proporciones de niños escolares clasificados con obesidad abdominal por la rCE o con sobrepeso+obesidad por el IMC (18.7% vs. 24.9%; p>0.05). Hubo acuerdo sustancial entre la rCE y el IMC para identificar niños escolares con valores elevados de colesterol total, colesterol de baja densidad, triglicéridos, colesterol no-HDL, insulina, HOMA-IR, valores bajos de HDL-C y la presencia de múltiples Factores-SinMet diferentes a la cintura (kappa: 0.616 a 0.857, p<0.001). Conclusión: En niños preescolares la aplicación de rCE ≥0.5 no presenta acuerdo con el IMC, pero en escolares presenta un acuerdo sustancial con el IMC en la clasificación del estado nutricional y en la identificación de niños con FRC.

Coste-efectividad de la vacunación universal infantil frente a la hepatitis A en España: un enfoque dinámico / Cost-effectiveness of universal childhood vaccination against hepatitis A in Spain: a dynamic approach

Objetivo: Evaluar el coste-efectividad de diferentes estrategias de vacunación universal infantil frente a la hepatitis A en España. Método: A partir de un modelo dinámico y un árbol de decisión, se realizó un análisis de coste-efectividad para comparar tres estrategias de vacunación frente a la hepatitis A: no vacunación y vacunación universal infantil con una y dos dosis. La perspectiva del estudio escogida fue la del Sistema Nacional de Salud (SNS) y se consideró como horizonte temporal toda la vida del paciente. Tanto los costes como los efectos se descontaron al 3% anual. Los resultados en salud se midieron en años de vida ajustados por calidad (AVAC) y la medida de coste-efectividad utilizada es la razón de coste-efectividad incremental (RCEI). Además, se llevaron a cabo análisis de sensibilidad determinísticos por escenarios. Resultados: En el caso particular de España, con baja endemicidad de hepatitis A, las diferencias en resultados en salud entre las distintas estrategias de vacunación (con una o dos dosis) y la no vacunación son prácticamente inexistentes, en términos de AVAC. Además, las RCEI obtenidas son elevadas, superando los límites establecidos de disposición a pagar obtenidos en España (22.000-25.000 €/AVAC). El análisis de sensibilidad determinístico muestra que los resultados son sensibles a las variaciones de los parámetros clave, aunque en ningún caso resultan coste-efectivos. Conclusiones: La vacunación universal infantil frente a la hepatitis A no sería una opción coste-efectiva desde la perspectiva del SNS en España en la actualidad. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of infant universal vaccination against hepatitis A in Spain. Method: Using a dynamic model and decision tree model, a cost-effectiveness analysis was performed to compare three vaccination strategies against hepatitis A: non-vaccination strategy versus universal childhood vaccination of hepatitis A with one or two doses. The perspective of the study was that of the National Health System (NHS) and a lifetime horizon was considered. Both costs and effects were discounted at 3% per year. Health outcomes were measured in terms of quality adjusted life years (QALY) and the cost-effectiveness measure used was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). In addition, deterministic sensitivity analysis by scenarios was performed. Results: In the particular case of Spain, with low endemicity for hepatitis A, the difference in health outcomes between vaccination strategies (with 1 or 2 doses) and non-vaccination are practically non-existent, terms of QALY. In addition, the ICER obtained is high, exceeding the limits of willingness to pay from Spain (€22,000–25,000/QALY). The deterministic sensitivity analysis showed that the results are sensitive to the variations of the key parameters, although in no case the vaccination strategies are cost-effective. Conclusions: Universal infant vaccination strategy against hepatitis A would not be a cost-effective option from the NHS perspective in Spain. (AU)

Sleep patterns in childhood: a longitudinal assessment from the Generation XXI birth cohort / Patrones de sueño en la infancia: evaluación longitudinal de la cohorte de nacimiento Generación XXI

Objective: To describe sleep-wake patterns in young children, based on sleep characteristics in early infancy and preschool ages, identifying their main sociodemographic characteristics, and to assess the association between different sleep characteristics at both ages. Method: We included 1092 children from the Generation XXI birth cohort, evaluated at six months and four years of age, by face-to-face interviews. Sleep patterns were constructed through latent class analysis and structured equation modeling, including data on wake-up time and bedtime, afternoon naps, locale of nighttime sleep and night awakenings. To estimate the association between sociodemographic characteristics and sleep patterns, odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were computed using logistic regression. Results: Two sleep patterns were identified through latent class analysis: pattern 1 was characterized by earlier bedtime and wake-up times, while pattern 2 was defined by later times. When compared with pattern 1, pattern 2 was more frequent among children whose mothers had changed from partnered to not partnered until preschool age and those who did not stay at the kindergarten, and was less common among those with siblings. Through structured equation modeling, an aggregating factor was identified at preschool age, which was mainly correlated with bedtime and wake-up time. A positive association between sleep characteristics evaluated in early infancy and in preschool ages was observed. Conclusions: Sleep patterns and circadian sleep preferences seem to be developed early in life, which highlight the importance of promoting an adequate sleep hygiene from infancy, assuming its impact on sleep quality during the life course. (AU)

Objetivo: Describir los patrones de sueño en niños, a partir de las características del sueño en la primera infancia y preescolar, identificando sus características sociodemográficas, y evaluar la asociación entre las características del sueño en ambas edades. Método: Se incluyeron 1092 niños de la cohorte Generación XXI, evaluados a los 6 meses y los 4 años de edad, mediante entrevistas en persona. Los patrones de sueño se identificaron mediante análisis de clases latentes y modelos de ecuaciones estructuradas, utilizando datos sobre la hora de despertarse y acostarse, las siestas de la tarde, el lugar del sueño nocturno y los despertares nocturnos. Para estimar la asociación entre las características sociodemográficas y los patrones de sueño se calcularon odds ratio con intervalos de confianza del 95% mediante regresión logística. Resultados: Se identificaron dos patrones de sueño: el patrón 1 se caracterizó por acostarse y levantarse más temprano; el patrón 2, por tiempos más tardíos. El patrón 2 fue más frecuente entre los niños con madres que cambiaron de pareja a no pareja y que no permanecieron en el jardín de infancia, y menos común entre aquellos con hermanos. Se identificó un factor agregante en la edad preescolar, correlacionado con la hora de acostarse y despertarse. Se observó una asociación positiva entre las características del sueño evaluadas en la primera infancia y en edades preescolares. Conclusiones: Los patrones del sueño parecen desarrollarse temprano en la vida, lo que destaca la importancia de promover una adecuada higiene del sueño desde la infancia. (AU)

Identificación de la ingesta de azúcares en la dieta de niños mexicanos en edad preescolar / Identificação do consumo de açúcar na dieta das crianças mexicanas dos pré-escolares / Identification of sugar intake in the diet of Mexican preschool children

Introducción: El consumo incrementado de alimentos de alta densidad energética y la falta de actividad física han provocado un aumento de la obesidad infantil, presentando México una de las tasas más elevadas en América Latina. Objetivo: Identificar los principales alimentos que los padres de familia ofrecen a niños de edad preescolar en México, su frecuencia a la semana y la cantidad de azúcar añadida a la dieta. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal. Se aplicó la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición (ENANUT), considerando sexo, edad y escolaridad de los padres, lugar de procedencia, alimentos ofrecidos a los niños incluyendo: leche y productos lácteos, frutas, verduras y alimentos industrializados. Se realizó estadística descriptiva resumida en frecuencias y porcentajes. La asociación de variables (consumo de azúcar y caries) se realizó mediante Chi2 de Pearson considerando p≤0,05 como estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: n=98 encuestas. El 83,7% de los padres que respondieron fueron mujeres. El 37,8% se encontraba en edades entre los 36 y 40 años. La edad promedio de los niños fue de 4,4±0,76 años. El consumo de frutas y verduras se reportó de 5 a 6 veces a la semana, la fruta de consumo más frecuente fue el plátano y de las verduras la zanahoria. La comida rápida, cereales y dulces los consumen de 2 a 4 veces a la semana. Conclusiones: Esta encuesta indicó un aumento en el consumo de aguas frescas con azúcar y de jugos industrializados.

Introdução: O aumento do consumo de alimentos energéticos e a falta de atividade física têm causado um aumento da obesidade infantil, com o México apresentando uma das maiores taxas da América Latina. Objetivo: Identificar os principais alimentos que os pais oferecem às crianças pré-escolares no México, sua frequência semanal e a quantidade de açúcar adicionada à dieta. Material e métodos: Estudo descritivo, observacional e transversal. Aplicou-se a pesquisa ENSANUT, considerando sexo, idade e escolaridade dos pais, procedência, alimentos oferecidos às crianças, incluindo leite e derivados, frutas, verduras e alimentos industrializados. Foram realizadas estatísticas descritivas resumidas em frequências e percentuais. A associação das variáveis (consumo de açúcar e cárie) foi realizada por meio do Pearson's Chi2 considerando p≤0,05 como estatisticamente significante. Resultado (n=98 pesquisas): 83,7% dos pais que responderam eram mulheres, 37,8% tinham entre 36 e 40 anos e a média de idade das crianças foi de 4,4±0,76 anos. O consumo de frutas e hortaliças foi relatado de 5 a 6 vezes na semana, tendo a banana como a fruta mais consumida e a banana e a cenoura dentre as hortaliças. Comida rápida, cereais e doces são consumidos 2 a 4 vezes por semana. Conclusões: Esta pesquisa indicou um aumento no consumo de água doce com açúcar e sucos industrializados.

Introduction: Increased consumption of energy dense food and the lack of physical activity have led to an increase in child obesity. Mexico ranks one of the highest rates in Latin America. Objective: Identify the main foods that parents offer to preschool children in Mexico. Frequency to the week and the quantity of added sugar to diet. Method: Descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study. A poll ENSANUT was applied, considering, sex, age, parent's school grade, place of origin, foods offered to children, including milk and milk product, fruits and vegetables and processed food. Descriptive statistics summarized in frequencies and percentages were performed. The association of variables (sugar intake vs cavities) was done using Chi2 considering p≤0.05 as statistically significant. Results: n= 98 surveys. 83.7% of the parents who responded were women. 37.8% was between the ages of 36 and 40. The average age of the children was 4.4±0.76 years. Fruit and vegetable consumption was reported 5-6 times a week, banana was the fruit more frequent consumption and the carrot of the vegetable. The fast food, cereal and candies were consumed 2-4 times a week. Conclusions: This survey indicated an increase in the consumption of fresh water with sugar and industrialized juices.

Actualización del consenso chileno SOCHINEP-SER para el manejo de las sibilancias recurrentes del preescolar / Update of the chilean consensus SOCHINEP-SER for the management of recurrent wheezing in preschool children

Las sibilancias recurrentes del preescolar son un problema prevalente. 50% de todos los niños tiene al menos un episodio de sibilancias en los primeros 6 años. Sin embargo, solo 4 % de los menores de 4 años tiene diagnóstico de asma. Por este motivo es fundamental realizar una adecuada anamnesis y examen físico tendientes a descartar causas secundarias, lo que debe ser complementado con exámenes de laboratorio de acuerdo con la orientación clínica. En la actualidad se recomienda indicar tratamiento de mantención con corticoides inhalados en aquellos niños que tengan episodios repetidos de obstrucción bronquial y que tengan una alta probabilidad de respuesta favorable a esta terapia. Se ha demostrado que aquellos pacientes que tienen un recuento de eosinófilos en sangre > 300 células por mm3 o aquellos que presentan una prueba cutánea positiva o IgE específicas positivas para alérgenos inhalados, responderán adecuadamente al tratamiento con esteroides inhalados.

Recurrent wheezing in preschoolers has a high prevalence. 50% of all children have at least one wheezing episode in the first six years of life. However, only 4% of children under four years of age are diagnosed with asthma. Therefore, it is essential to carry out an adequate medical history and physical examination to rule out secondary causes, which must be complemented with laboratory tests in accordance with clinical guidance. It is recommended to indicate maintenance treatment with inhaled corticosteroids to those children who have repeated episodes of wheezing and who have a high probability of a good response to this therapy. It has been demonstrated that those patients who have blood eosinophil count > 300 cells per mm3 or those who have a positive skin test or positive specific IgE for inhaled allergens will have a good response to inhaled corticosteroids.

Actualización del consenso chileno SOCHINEP-SER para el manejo de las sibilancias recurrentes del preescolar / Update of the chilean consensus SOCHINEP-SER for the management of recurrent wheezing in preschool children

Las sibilancias recurrentes del preescolar son un problema prevalente. 50% de todos los niños tiene al menos un episodio de sibilancias en los primeros 6 años. Sin embargo, solo 4% de los menores de 4 años tiene diagnóstico de asma. Por este motivo es fundamental realizar una adecuada anamnesis y examen físico tendientes a descartar causas secundarias, lo que debe ser complementado con exámenes de laboratorio de acuerdo con la orientación clínica. En la actualidad se recomienda indicar tratamiento de mantención con corticoides inhalados en aquellos niños que tengan episodios repetidos de obstrucción bronquial y que tengan una alta probabilidad de respuesta favorable a esta terapia. Se ha demostrado que aquellos pacientes que tienen un recuento de eosinófilos en sangre > 300 células por mm3 o aquellos que presentan una prueba cutánea positiva o IgE específicas positivas para alergenos inhalados responderán adecuadamente al tratamiento con esteroides inhalados.

Recurrent wheezing in preschoolers has a high prevalence. 50% of all children have at least one wheezing episode in the first six years of life. However, only 4% of children under four years of age are diagnosed with asthma. Therefore it is essential to carry out an adequate medical history and physical examination to rule out secondary causes, which must be complemented with laboratory tests in accordance with clinical guidance. It is recommended to indicate maintenance treatment with inhaled corticosteroids to those children who have repeated episodes of wheezing and who have a high probability of a good response to this therapy. It has been demonstrated that those patients who have blood eosinophil count > 300 cells per mm3 or those who have a positive skin test or positive specific IgE for inhaled allergens will have a good response to inhaled corticosteroids.

Caries dental en preescolares: estudio transversal de base poblacional en Montevideo, Uruguay

Prevalencia/extensión/severidad de caries, registrada según ICDAS, en niños de 5 años de Montevideo-Uruguay. Estudio transversal de base poblacional de 614 niños de escuelas públicas/privadas. Se evaluó la asociación entre variables predictoras, prevalencia/extensión de caries mediante regresión de Poisson. Prevalencia 70,9%(95%IC=66,40-75,50) y extensión 10,0(95%IC=8,70-11,30) superficies. La prevalencia mostró diferencias significativas entre categorías de escuelas, SEC, nivel educativo de la madre (NEM) y alimentación, y la extensión entre el tipo de escuelas, SEC, NEM, frecuencia de cepillado y de consumo de refrescos. Niños con SEC bajo/medio (RP=1,55;IC95%=1,15-2,08 y PR=1,50;IC95%=1,12-2,01 respectivamente), NEM primario (RP=1,35;IC95%=1,11-1,65), de escuela pública (RP=1,21;95%IC=1,08-1,36) y que consumían gaseosa diariamente (RP=1,20;95%IC=1,01-1,43) mostraron significancia en el modelo no-ajustado. Preescolares con SEC bajo/medio (RR=1,78;IC95%=1,01-3,11 y RR=1,66;IC95%=0,99-2,79 respectivamente), NEM primario (RR=1,86; IC95%=1,21-2,87); bajo SEC (RR=1.78;IC95%=1.01-3.11) y consumo diario de refrescos (RR=1.79;IC95%=1.20-2.68) tenían mayor probabilidad de caries en el análisis ajustado. La prevalencia/extensión de caries fue alta, asociándose con variables sociodemográficas/comportamentales.

Memoria de trabajo y planificación como predictores de las competencias matemáticas tempranas

Introducción: La relación entre funciones ejecutivas y habilidades matemáticas ha sido ampliamente estudiada. Sin embargo, no existe consenso respecto de la contribución específica de la memoria de trabajo y la planificación en el desarrollo de competencias matemáticas tempranas. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la capacidad predictiva de estos dos dominios ejecutivos sobre las competencias matemáticas de preescolares. Método: Se implementó un diseño no experimental ex post facto, con una muestra de 104 niños/as chilenos/as. La evaluación de sus funciones ejecutivas se realizó con la tarea "inversión de números" de la Batería IV Woodcock-Muñoz para evaluar la memoria de trabajo verbal, la subprueba "Torpo, el topo torpe" del Test de Evaluación Neuropsicológica Infantil (TENI) para evaluar la memoria de trabajo visoespacial y el Test de Laberintos de Porteus para evaluar la planificación. Con el fin de evaluar las habilidades matemáticas se utilizó el Test de Evaluación Matemática Temprana Utrecht (TEMT-U), versión chilena. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, correlaciones y modelos de regresión múltiple. Resultados: La memoria de trabajo verbal seguida por la memoria de trabajo visoespacial y la planificación fueron los mejores predictores de las competencias matemáticas de los/as niños/as. Conclusiones: Estos resultados sugieren que estas funciones ejecutivas desempeñan un papel clave en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas y aportan información específica a las/os educadoras/es para que puedan planificar sus estrategias de enseñanza en función de las demandas cognitivas que requiere cada habilidad matemática, lo que puede ser una vía potencial para promover mejores logros de aprendizaje en esta importante disciplina.

Introduction: The relationship between executive functions and mathematical skills has been extensively studied. However, there is no consensus regarding the specific contribution of working memory and planning in the development of early mathematical skills. The aim of this study was to determine the predictive capacity of these two executive domains on preschoolers' mathematical skills. Method: A non-experimental ex post facto design was implemented with a sample of 104 Chilean children. The evaluation of their executive functions was performed with the "number inversion" task of the Woodcock-Muñoz IV Battery to assess verbal working memory, the "Clumsy Mole the Clumsy Mole" subtest of the TENI Child Neuropsychological Evaluation Test to assess visuospatial working memory, and the Porteus Maze Test to assess planning. To assess mathematical skills, the Test de Evaluación Matemática Temprana Utretch TEMT-U, Chilean version, was used. Descriptive analyses, correlations and multiple regression models were performed. Results: Verbal working memory followed by visuospatial working memory and planning were the best predictors of children's mathematical skills. Conclusions: These results suggest that these executive functions play a key role in mathematics learning and provide specific information to educators so that they can plan their teaching strategies according to the cognitive demands required by each mathematical skill, which may be a potential way to promote better learning achievements in this important discipline.

Mediación parental en el uso de tecnologías móviles en niños y niñas costarricenses: Una aproximación metodológica mixta / Parental mediation in children's use of mobile technology in Costa Rica: A mixed-methods approach

Resumen Las tecnologías digitales móviles son parte de la vida cotidiana de los niños. Sin embargo, poco se conoce sobre su contexto de uso en Latinoamérica. Esta investigación utilizó un diseño mixto para describir las características del uso de teléfonos móviles y tabletas en niños costarricenses entre 1 y 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores. El Estudio 1 analizó las interacciones familiares en áreas de comida de centros comerciales a través de observaciones no participantes. Los resultados indicaron que fueron los cuidadores quienes utilizaron los teléfonos durante la observación, ante lo cual los niños usualmente realizaron actividades que no implicaron interactuar con sus cuidadores. Frente a intentos de los niños por interactuar, los cuidadores raramente respondieron. A través de una metodología de encuesta dirigida a padres, el Estudio 2 exploró el uso de los dispositivos por parte de los niños y sus cuidadores en el hogar. Los resultados indicaron que los niños acceden principalmente a contenidos educativos al usar los dispositivos, y los cuidadores mencionaron usualmente acompañar a los niños durante su uso. También reportaron casi siempre utilizar las estrategias mediadoras de tipo restrictivo y de supervisión, y en menor medida la mediación instructiva y de uso conjunto. Además, los cuidadores consideraron que la actividad física y el sueño son los aspectos más negativamente afectados por el uso infantil de dispositivos, mientras que las habilidades matemáticas y lingüísticas tienden a verse más afectadas positivamente. Estos resultados caracterizan el uso temprano de dispositivos móviles en contextos de cuidado parental en Costa Rica.

Abstract Mobile technologies are part of children's everyday lives. However, little is known about their context of use in Latin America. The goal of this paper is to describe how Costa Rican caregivers and their children between the ages of 1 and 5 years old use smartphones and tablets. A mixed-methods approach was used, including two studies. Study 1 used non-participant observations to analyze family interactions related to smartphone use in food court areas in shopping malls. A total of 22 children were observed while interacting with their caregivers and their use of smartphones was registered (N = 269 events) and classified according to (a) the person who used the smartphone and (b) the actions that took place during its use. Results indicated smartphones were mostly used by caregivers (n = 226, 84.01 %), followed by a co-use to take pictures or make videos (n = 27, 10.03 %). Children's use was infrequent (n = 16, 5.94 %). During caregivers' use, children usually engaged in activities that did not involve their caretaker, such as silently eating, interacting with another adult not using a smartphone at the moment or looking around. When children attempted to interact with their caregivers while they were using their smartphones, caregivers rarely responded. No disruptive behaviors on children were observed after caregivers' lack of response. Using a survey methodology, Study 2 explored children's and caregivers' use of mobile devices at home. A total of 42.9 % of caregivers reported they sometimes facilitate a device to their children to be able to accomplish other domestic and work-related tasks, as well as to satisfy personal needs. Daily duration of caregivers' use of devices was longer on weekdays (M = 207 minutes, SD = 116.02) than weekends (M = 164.25 minutes, SD = 118.54). Caregivers' daily duration of use was related to children's daily duration of use during weekdays (r = .414) and weekends (r = .451), and during caregiving time on weekdays (r = .328) and weekends (r = .541). Using a Likert scale (1 = never, 5 = always), the children's consumed content was explored. Findings indicate that children mostly consumed content from YouTube (M = 3.60, SD = 1.14) and children's educational apps (M = 3.13, SD = 1.5). Use of educational videogames (M = 3.27, SD = 1.34), puzzle-like videogames (M = 2.36, SD = 1.26) and word games (M = 2.23, SD = 1.14) was more frequent than action (M= 1.48, SD = 1.02) and sports videogames (M= 1.55, SD = 0.93). Educational televised programs (M = 3.58, SD = 1.10) and musical cartoons (M = 3.27, SD = 1.11) were frequently consumed by children. A total of 47.2 % of caregivers also indicated that they always accompany their children while they use devices at home. Caregivers reported a higher use of technological restrictive mediation (M = 4.14, SD = 1.14) and supervision (M = 4.1, SD = 1.11), followed by instructive (M = 3.93, SD = 1.19) and co-use mediation (M= 3.62, SD = 1.14). On a scale of 1 (very negative) to 5 (very positive), caregivers indicated that physical activity (M = 1.72, SD = 1.07) and sleep (M = 2.09, SD = .96) were most negatively affected by children's device use, whereas mathematical (M = 3.36, SD = 1.04) and linguistic skills (M = 3.44, SD = 1.13) were the most positively affected. This study's results provide a preliminary understanding of the context of use of mobile technology during caregiving of young children.