PARENT-REPORTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TECHNOLOGY USE, AND SLEEP AMONG CHILDREN AGED 9–14 YEARS IN TIRANA, ALBANIA

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  • Klara Hysenaj Lecturer, Clinical Department, Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Elbasan, Albania
  • Blerina Bani Lecturer, Paraclinical Department, Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Elbasan, Albania
  • Rezarta Stena Lecturer, Paraclinical Department, Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Elbasan, Albania
  • Sabina Tosuni Lecturer, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Elbasan, Albania
  • Entela Drizaj Lecturer, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Elbasan, Albania
  • Arjana Hysenaj Head Nurse in Paediatrics, State Hospital, Kolonjë, Albania
  • Elis Kokolari Teacher, Private School, Tirana, Albania

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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v13i7.7075

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This cross-sectional study describes parent-reported daily routines among children aged 9–14 years in Tirana, Albania. In October–November 2024, a 13-item Google Forms questionnaire was sent to 90 parents or guardians through several schools; 50 responded (55.6%). Frequencies and percentages were calculated; individual-level data are unavailable. Thirty-eight children (76%) were placed in a sitting category, six (12%) walked at least 30 minutes daily, and three (6%) were reported to undertake regular physical activity; three (6%) were unclassified. Weekday technology use was 4–5 hours for 37 children (74%) and 5–6 hours for 13 (26%). Thirty-eight (76%) reportedly slept seven hours, eight (16%) six hours, and four (8%) nine hours. These descriptive findings cannot establish associations or causation. The small, parent-reported sample and lack of formal ethics committee review limit interpretation and publication eligibility.

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    Klara Hysenaj is a lecturer in the Clinical Department at the Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Albania. She has 13 years of professional experience as a laboratory technician in a cardiology clinic. Her professional interests focus on expanding laboratory practices and integrating them into the practical training of students.

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    Blerina Bani is a family physician and lecturer in the Paraclinical Department at the Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Albania. Her professional interests include primary health care, disease prevention, and health education.

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    Rezarta Stena is a physiotherapist and lecturer in the Paraclinical Department at the Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Albania. Her professional interests include physical rehabilitation, mobility, and the role of physical activity in health.

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    Sabina Tosuni has an educational background in public health and statistics and is a lecturer in the Nursing Department at the Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Albania. Her professional interests include public health, statistical analysis of health data, and health promotion.

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    Entela Drizaj is a nurse and lecturer in the Nursing Department at the Faculty of Medical and Technical Sciences, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”, Albania. Her professional interests include nursing care, patient education, and the training of nursing students.

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    Arjana Hysenaj is a nurse with 30 years of professional experience, including more than 10 years as a head nurse in paediatrics. She works at a state hospital in Kolonjë, Albania. Her professional experience encompasses paediatric nursing care and the coordination of nursing staff.

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    Elis Kokolari is a physical education graduate with a master’s degree in physiotherapy and several years of teaching experience. He works as a teacher at a private school in Tirana, Albania. His professional interests include physical education, physical activity among children, and the application of physiotherapy knowledge in teaching.

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2026-10-18

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