Megan Downes

ORCID: 0009-0007-1995-9448
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Research Areas
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
  • ICT in Developing Communities
  • ICT Impact and Policies
  • Gynecological conditions and treatments
  • Health, psychology, and well-being
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • Uterine Myomas and Treatments

University of Huddersfield
2023-2025

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2008

ABSTRACT Background Interactive electronic devices (IEDs) are ubiquitous in young children's lives. However, research on their impact learning and development is still limited. The aim of this study was to understand the perspectives early years practitioners (EYPs) public health consultants (PHCs) use IEDs children aged 3–5. Methods Using purposive sampling techniques, we recruited four EYPs two PHCs from nurseries a government organisation northwest England. Semi‐structured interviews were...

10.1111/cch.70022 article EN cc-by Child Care Health and Development 2025-01-01

<h3>Objectives</h3> To understand the views and experiences of parents young children concerning children's use interactive screen technology (ISTs), such as tablets mobile phones. <h3>Methods</h3> Two focus groups were conducted with 10 from two nurseries in a low-income high-income area West Yorkshire. Focus groups<sup>1 2</sup> explored: 1) Parents' benefits harms ISTs; 2) How when 3) on their own ISTs impact children; 4) If there was need for further guidance ISTs. transcribed verbatim,...

10.1136/archdischild-2023-rcpch.163 article EN 2023-06-19
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