Effects of Remote Education During the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Young Children's Learning and Academic Behavior in Georgia: Perceptions of Parents and School Administrators DOI Creative Commons
Jill V. Klosky, Julie A. Gazmararian,

Olivia A. Casimir

et al.

Journal of School Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 92(7), P. 656 - 664

Published: April 12, 2022

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND In Spring 2020, Georgia public schools implemented remote learning to manage the spread of COVID‐19. This study explores effects schooling on young children in during early COVID‐19 pandemic from perspectives school administrators and essential working parents. METHODS A qualitative exploratory was conducted with eight 26 parents kindergarten through third grades two rural urban Georgia. Data collection included online surveys, virtual interviews focus groups. Descriptive analyses demographics provided context emerging themes data. RESULTS Most reported declines student academic behavior related learning. Lack Wi‐Fi, technology, digital literacy were often cited as barriers Challenges amplified for students vulnerable CONCLUSIONS The findings this illustrate need institute policies, procedures, supports maximize schools' ability safely offer in‐person pandemic. Considerations should be made needs parents, populations, divide.

Language: Английский

Mental Health Surveillance Among Children — United States, 2013–2019 DOI Open Access
Rebecca H. Bitsko, Angelika H. Claussen,

Jesse C. Lichstein

et al.

MMWR Supplements, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 71(2), P. 1 - 42

Published: Feb. 24, 2022

Mental health encompasses a range of mental, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning occurs along continuum from good to poor. Previous research has documented that mental among children adolescents is associated with immediate long-term physical chronic disease, risk behaviors, social relationships, education, employment. Public surveillance children's can be used monitor trends in prevalence across populations, increase knowledge about demographic geographic differences, support decision-making prevention intervention. Numerous federal data systems collect on various indicators health, particularly disorders. The 2013-2019 these show disorders begin early childhood affect sociodemographic characteristics. During this period, the most prevalent diagnosed U.S. aged 3-17 years were attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder anxiety, each affecting approximately one 11 (9.4%-9.8%) children. Among 12-17 years, fifth (20.9%) had ever experienced major depressive episode. high school students 2019, 36.7% reported persistently feeling sad or hopeless past year, 18.8% seriously considered attempting suicide. Approximately seven 100,000 persons 10-19 died by suicide 2018 2019. 9.6%-10.1% received services, 7.8% all taken medication for problems during based parent report. four having services year. In systems, positive (e.g., resilience) are limited. Although no comprehensive system exists single indicator define identify overall number disorders, confirm continue substantial public concern. These findings professionals, care providers, state officials, policymakers, educators understand specific other challenges related surveillance.

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Review: Mental health impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on children and youth – a systematic review DOI Open Access
Hasina Samji,

Judy Wu,

Amilya Ladak

et al.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 27(2), P. 173 - 189

Published: Aug. 28, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented threat to global mental health. Children and adolescents may be more susceptible health impacts related their vulnerable developmental stage, fear of infection, home confinement, suspension regular school extracurricular activities, physical distancing mandates, larger scale threats such as financial recessions associated impacts. Our objective was review existing evidence the pandemic's impact on children <19 years age identify personal contextual factors that enhance risk or confer protection in relation outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Mostly worse, occasionally better: impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Canadian children and adolescents DOI Creative Commons
Katherine Tombeau Cost, Jennifer Crosbie, Evdokia Anagnostou

et al.

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 31(4), P. 671 - 684

Published: Feb. 26, 2021

Language: Английский

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Risk factors for depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms in perinatal women during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Cindy H. Liu, Carmina Erdei, Leena Mittal

et al.

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 295, P. 113552 - 113552

Published: Nov. 5, 2020

Language: Английский

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Child, parent, and family mental health and functioning in Australia during COVID-19: comparison to pre-pandemic data DOI Creative Commons
Elizabeth M. Westrupp, Claire Bennett, Tomer S Berkowitz

et al.

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 32(2), P. 317 - 330

Published: Aug. 21, 2021

Language: Английский

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Unpacking the Mood States of Children and Youth in Saskatchewan, Canada, in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from the “See Us, Hear Us 2.0” Study DOI Creative Commons
Nahin Shakurun,

Tamara Hinz,

Daniel Adedayo Adeyinka

et al.

Children, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 79 - 79

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic created a growing need for insights into the mental health of children and youth their use coping mechanisms during this period. We assessed mood symptoms related factors among in Saskatchewan. examined if abilities mediated relationship between risk states. Methods: “See Us, Hear Us 2.0”, cross-sectional study 563 child–parent dyads, provided data. dependent variable, current state, was measured by CoRonavIruS Impact Survey (CRISIS) scale. Independent variables included sociodemographics, behaviors, household conditions, ability. Multiple linear regression mediation analyses were conducted, ensuring sample representativeness with sampling weights addressing missing data through multiple imputations. Results: participants reported (“moderate” to “extreme”) ranging from 23% 38% on CRISIS Factors such as older children, hybrid learning, disrupted activities, increased screen time worsened moods. ethnic minority groups (BIPOC) living mid-sized cities/towns experienced more negative moods compared Whites residing cities. Coping ability extracurricular activities Conclusions: Our results underscore importance tailored interventions, recognizing diverse needs specific age groups, gender identities, ethnicities adverse effects pandemic-related disruptions well-being school also suggests prioritizing planning implementation services province.

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Physical Health, Media Use, and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents With ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia DOI Creative Commons
Emma Sciberras, Pooja Patel, Mark G. Stokes

et al.

Journal of Attention Disorders, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 26(4), P. 549 - 562

Published: Dec. 17, 2020

To examine the impact of COVID-19 restrictions among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Parents 213 Australian (5-17 years) ADHD completed a survey in May 2020 when were place (i.e., requiring citizens to stay at home except for essential reasons).Compared pre-pandemic, had less exercise (Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.4; 95% CI 0.3-0.6), outdoor time (OR and enjoyment activities 6.5; 4.0-10.4), while television 4.0; 2.5-6.5), social media 2.4; 1.3-4.5), gaming 2.0; 1.3-3.0), sad/depressed mood 1.8; 1.2-2.8), loneliness 3.6; 2.3-5.5) increased. Child stress about was associated poorer functioning across most domains. Most parents (64%) reported positive changes their child including more family time.COVID-19 both negative impacts ADHD.

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Brief Online Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Dysfunctional Worry Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomised Controlled Trial DOI Creative Commons
Tove Wahlund, David Mataix‐Cols, Klara Olofsdotter Lauri

et al.

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 90(3), P. 191 - 199

Published: Nov. 19, 2020

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Worries about the immediate and long-term consequences of COVID-19 pandemic may for some individuals develop into pervasive worry that is disproportionate in its intensity or duration significantly interferes with everyday life. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The aim this study was to investigate if a brief self-guided, online psychological intervention can reduce degree dysfunctional related associated symptoms. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> 670 adults from Swedish general population reporting daily uncontrollable CO­VID-19 possible (e.g., illness, death, economy, one’s family) were randomised (1:1 ratio) 3-week cognitive behavioural targeting symptoms, waiting list equal duration. primary outcome measure adapted version Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale administered at baseline weeks 1–3 (primary endpoint). Follow-up assessments conducted 1 month after treatment completion. trial registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04341922) before inclusion first participant. <b><i>Results:</i></b> main pre-specified intention-to-treat analysis indicated significant reductions COVID-19-related group compared (β = 1.14, <i>Z</i> 9.27, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001), corresponding medium effect size (bootstrapped <i>d</i> 0.74 [95% CI: 0.58–0.90]). Improvements also seen all secondary measures, including mood, functioning, insomnia, intolerance uncertainty. Participant satisfaction high. No serious adverse events recorded. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> A digital easily scalable self-guided symptoms pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Is the COVID‐19 Pandemic a High‐Risk Period for College Student Alcohol Use? A Comparison of Three Spring Semesters DOI Open Access
Anna E. Jaffe, Shaina A. Kumar, Jason J. Ramirez

et al.

Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 45(4), P. 854 - 863

Published: March 23, 2021

Background There has been widespread concern that the COVID‐19 pandemic may be a high‐risk time for alcohol use among heavy drinking populations such as college students. Initial efforts to evaluate changes in have not yet accounted typical patterns within semester. Methods To fill this gap, we evaluated how student changed with onset of restrictions related during spring 2020 relative 2018 and 2019. Participants were 1,365 students aged 19 older, including 895 who reported past‐month use. Daily data extracted from an online Timeline Followback survey. Results Negative binomial hurdle models revealed that, 2020, drinkers did increase their frequency was late semester, number drinks per occasion declined substantially (28% reduction), greater than change observed early (3% reduction) or 2019 (8% increase). This reduction quantity larger moved residences because (49% move (21% reduction). Perceptions pandemic‐related also 83.5% self‐reported stayed same decreased. Conclusions Findings suggest on average, drank less—not more—during highlight importance living situation behavior. More research is needed assess other universities, information could utilized norms‐based interventions further reduce remain at risk.

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Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Older Adults With Chronic Conditions DOI Creative Commons
Courtney A. Polenick,

Emily A. Perbix,

Shreya Salwi

et al.

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 40(8), P. 804 - 813

Published: Feb. 28, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may intensify loneliness among older adults with chronic conditions who are at high risk of severe illness, but little is known about factors associated during the pandemic. We considered linked to 701 aged 50 years and from Michigan (82.5%) 33 other U.S. states. Participants completed an anonymous online survey between May 14 July 9, 2020. About two thirds (66.4%) reported moderate loneliness. fully adjusted regression model revealed that being a person color, having spouse or cohabiting partner, more emotional support were lower levels Higher anxiety symptoms, worry infection, financial strain because greater These findings inform strategies vulnerable subgroup this in future public health crises.

Language: Английский

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