Table 3.

Suggested solutions from parents for the government to minimize the overuse of smartphone (SP) devices.

Suggested solution	Value, n (%)
Hold awareness sessions for school students on a regular basis, such as presentations by health specialists using examples of students who have suffered the detrimental effects of SP overuse.	64 (53.3)
Improve the awareness of parents, including methods to reduce their children’s SP overuse.	32 (26.7)
Monitor inappropriate programs for children and block them.	17 (14.2)
Use social media to provide advice and explain the detrimental impacts of SP overuse.	16 (13.3)
Arrange regular sports competitions for all ages in and outside schools for free and use famous players to increase participation rates.	18 (15.0)
Establish more sports clubs to accommodate more participants.	16 (13.3)
Reactivate science club activities.	3 (2.5)
Ensure computer classes at schools of all levels include lessons dealing specifically with the ideal use of SP devices, including recommended applications.	13 (10.8)
Establish an entertainment center in each region and arrange regular activities of all kinds throughout the year at minimal cost to attract participants of all ages.	15 (12.5)