Children,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 1551 - 1551
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
triggered
a
global
transition
to
distance
learning,
which
significantly
impacted
children's
mental
health.
In
Saudi
Arabia,
remote
education
began
on
8
March
2020,
lasting
between
1.5
2.5
years.
This
study
aims
explore
the
psychological
effects
of
learning
children
and
adolescents,
with
focus
health
challenges
coping
mechanisms.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
using
an
online
survey
distributed
parents
aged
6
18
in
major
metropolitan
areas
Jeddah
Riyadh.
included
demographic
questions
Arabic
version
Vanderbilt
ADHD
Diagnostic
Rating
Scale,
tool
for
assessing
behavioral
challenges,
anxiety,
symptoms
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD).
total
71.6%
families
reported
positive
experience
learning.
significant
correlation
found
parents'
marital
status
ability
cope
education.
Interestingly,
without
experienced
three
times
more
negative
outcomes
than
those
symptoms.
However,
despite
reporting
fewer
experiences,
exhibited
increased
symptom
severity
academic
difficulties.
Of
students,
5.4%
were
diagnosed
predominantly
inattentive
ADHD,
1.8%
hyperactive/impulsive
3.9%
combined
ADHD.
Additionally,
7.2%
students
screened
oppositional
defiant
disorder,
1.5%
conduct
6.6%
anxiety
or
depression.
Children
from
separated
divorced
likely
exhibit
(p
=
0.002).
<
0.05).
represents
first
comprehensive,
multi-city
investigation
Arabia
examining
relationship
sociodemographic
factors,
children.
findings
highlight
faced
by
during
emphasize
need
targeted
interventions
support
both
outcomes.
These
results
offer
valuable
insights
future
research
inform
strategies
address
well-being
scenarios
involving
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 18, 2024
The
use
of
Non-Pharmaceutical
Interventions
(NPIs),
such
as
lockdowns,
social
distancing
and
school
closures,
against
the
COVID-19
epidemic
is
debated,
particularly
for
possible
negative
effects
on
vulnerable
populations,
including
children
adolescents.
This
study
therefore
aimed
to
quantify
impact
NPIs
trend
pediatric
hospitalizations
during
2
years
pandemic
compared
previous
3
years,
also
considering
two
phases
according
type
adopted
NPIs.
Social Sciences & Humanities Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100871 - 100871
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
global
outbreak
of
COVID-19
pandemic
necessitated
widespread
school
closures,
however
little
is
known
about
the
preparedness
countries'
educational
system
in
adapting
to
pandemic.
This
study
aimed
report
initial
estimates
closures
by
country
comparison
actual
length
during
2019–20
academic
year
using
World
Bank
and
United
Nations
Educational,
Scientific
Cultural
Organization
data.
Among
169
countries
analyzed,
63
(37.3%)
estimated
1–2
weeks
47
(27.8%)
3–4
with
statistically
significant
differences
between
regions
(p
=
0.001)
but
not
income
groups
0.133).
One
hundred
four
120
(86.7%)
experienced
longer
than
estimated.
With
prolonged
may
have
been
adequately
prepared
support
alternative
learning
modalities
for
extended
periods
time.
Pandemic
planning
needed
establish
plans
deliver
instructions
should
be
supported
adequate
resources.
Our
findings
provide
evidence
inform
future
minimize
pandemic-related
disruptions
education.
Cogent Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Introduction
Concerns
about
the
risk
of
bias
(RoB)
Meta-analysis
(MAs)
have
grown
in
parallel
with
exponential
increase
number
publications
science.
However,
this
has
not
been
properly
assessed
Education.
The
aims
were
to
evaluate
RoB
MAs
Education
and
identify
potential
predictors
a
lower
RoB.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(22), P. 2968 - 2968
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Background:
Our
study
aimed
to
assess
how
effective
the
preventative
measures
taken
by
state
authorities
during
pandemic
were
in
terms
of
public
health
protection
and
rational
use
material
human
resources.
Materials
Methods:
We
utilized
a
stochastic
agent-based
model
for
COVID-19’s
spread
combined
with
WHO-recommended
COVID-ESFT
version
2.0
tool
labor
cost
estimation.
Results:
long-term
forecasts
(up
50
days)
showed
satisfactory
results
steady
trend
total
cases.
However,
short-term
10
more
accurate
periods
relative
stability
interrupted
sudden
outbreaks.
The
simulations
indicated
that
infection’s
was
highest
within
families,
most
COVID-19
cases
occurring
26–59
age
group.
Government
interventions
resulted
3.2
times
fewer
Karaganda
than
predicted
under
“no
intervention”
scenario,
yielding
an
estimated
economic
benefit
40%.
Conclusion:
we
propose
can
accurately
forecast
progression
infection,
enabling
organizations
allocate
specialists
resources
timely
manner.
Acta Paediatrica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
113(9), P. 2081 - 2090
Published: June 7, 2024
Abstract
Aim
Respiratory
syncytial
virus
(RSV)
represents
a
significant
cause
of
morbidity
for
children
worldwide,
especially
newborns.
As
RSV
vaccines
are
not
routinely
used
yet,
non‐pharmaceutical
interventions
(NPIs)
represent
the
main
strategy
prevention.
The
objective
this
study
was
to
investigate
correlation
between
school
holidays
and
transmission.
Methods
Data
were
collected
from
weekly
reports
on
incidence
2021/2022
2022/2023
seasons
in
Sweden.
7‐day
cumulative
compared
before
after
designated
(Fall,
Christmas,
Winter
holidays).
Results
Our
findings
reveal
an
immediate
(−1.7%,
p
<
0.001,
95%
CI
[−3.1%,
−0.4%])
gradual
(−1.4%/week,
95%CI
[−1.8,
−1.0])
reduction
following
Fall
holiday
2021,
among
under
1
year
age,
both
immediately
(−107.6%,
0.05,
[−203.7,
−11.5])
gradually
afterwards
(−58.5%/week,
[−72.7,
−44.3]).
Mixed
results
obtained
studied
years.
Conclusions
While
associated
with
decrease
Sweden,
our
do
support
universal
effect
reducing
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 24, 2024
AbstractBackground:
The
global
prevalence
of
obesity
is
increasing
not
only
in
adults
but
also
children
and
adolescents.
In
addition
to
the
role
genetic
biological
factors,
policies
such
as
need
for
quarantine
during
coronavirus
epidemic
family's
behavioral
socioeconomic
status
causing
cannot
be
ignored.
The
current
research
aimed
investigate
effect
virtual
education
programs
on
health
responsibility
overweight
students
outbreak
Coronavirus.
Methods:
present
semi-experimental
was
conducted
by
selecting
60
obese
female
high
school
random
cluster
sampling
method
(case
control)
2021-22
Tehran
Province,
Iran.
training
program
(6
sessions
1.5
hours
6
groups
5
people)
based
topics
nutrition,
physical
activity,
sleep,
etc.
After
months,
students'
BMI
measured
a
post-test
done.
SPSS
version
22
software
used
data
analysis.
Results:
There
no
significant
change
after
intervention
control
group
(p=0.476),
it
decreased
significantly
test
(p<0.001).
Before
intervention,
there
statistically
difference
between
average
score
(54.63
)
(53.03
6.79)
(P=0.370).
mean
(62.56)
(55.10)
(P<0.001).
about
70%
both
were
at
relatively
favorable
level.
study,
number
who
placed
completely
level
almost
twice
before,
observed
two
groups(P=0.035).
Conclusions:
results
study
showed
that
COVID-19
has
led
an
increase
(in
terms
improving
behaviors,
modifying
eating
pattern)
reducing
body
mass
index
students.
Infectious Disease Modelling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 1250 - 1264
Published: July 24, 2024
With
the
emergence
of
SARS-CoV-2,
various
non-pharmaceutical
interventions
were
adopted
to
control
virus
transmission,
including
school
closures.
Subsequently,
introduction
vaccines
mitigated
not
only
disease
severity
but
also
spread
SARS-CoV-2.
This
study
leveraged
an
adapted
SIR
model
and
non-linear
mixed-effects
modeling
quantify
impact
remote
learning,
holidays,
Variants
Concern
(VOCs),
role
vaccinations
in
controlling
SARS-CoV-2
across
16
German
federal
states
with
age-stratified
approach.
Findings
highlight
a
significant
inverse
correlation
(Spearman's
ρ
=
-0.92,
p
<
0.001)
between
vaccination
rates
peak
incidence
all
age
groups.
Model-parameter
estimation
using
observed
number
cases
stratified
by
state
allowed
assess
effects
closure
considering
adjustments
for
VOCs
over
time.
Here,
revealed
(p
differences
virus's
among
pre-school
children
(0-4),
(5-11),
adolescents
(12-17),
adults
(18-59),
elderly
(60+).
The
transition
learning
emerged
as
critical
measure
significantly
reducing
infection
0.001),
whereas
increased
risk
was
noted
during
these
periods,
suggesting
shift
networks
due
altered
caregiving
roles.
Conversely,
holiday
mirrored
those
when
schools
open.
Simulation
exercises
based
on
provided
evidence
that
COVID-19
might
serve
dual
purpose:
they
protect
vaccinated
individuals
contribute
broader
community's
safety.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(9), P. e0310860 - e0310860
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Globally,
cases
of
children’s
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
have
been
reported
since
the
pandemic
started.
Most
children
an
asymptomatic
or
mild
infection.
Therefore,
incidence
rate
COVID-19
in
might
underestimated.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
(1)
seroprevalence
(and
seroconversion
rates)
COVID-19,
including
associated
risk
factors,
pediatric
patients
visiting
hospitals;
and
(2)
immunological
responses
COVID-19.
was
a
prospective,
cross-sectional
study.
Patients
aged
0–18
years
who
visited
hospital
from
September
2020
February
2022
were
included.
Demographic,
clinical,
laboratory
data
reviewed.
A
total
1,443
enrolled.
Of
these,
323
(22.6%)
had
history
In
pre-Delta
period,
increased
4.1%
70.6%
all
included
0.5%
10%
without
known
compared
with
Delta-Omicron
period.
The
6.8%
(19
per
100
person-years)
Risk
factors
for
seropositivity
respiratory
symptoms,
being
outpatient
department
setting,
infection
during
Exposure
household
members
confirmed
factor
seroconversion.
Infection
period
testing
conducted
>2
weeks
after
onset
symptoms
spike
immunoglobulin
(Ig)
M
nucleocapsid
IgG,
respectively.
High
IgG
levels
pneumonia
Pediatric
exposed
should
be
tested
Nucleocapsid
can
used
as
surrogate
marker
identify
may
experienced
screening
tool
outbreak,
regardless
vaccination
status.
