Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
An
increase
in
excessive
Internet
use
(EIU)
among
adolescents
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
was
suggested
many
studies.
However,
these
studies
were
mostly
based
on
cross-sectional
and/or
unrepresentative
samples.
Methods
Using
data
from
a
nationwide
Finnish
school
survey
years
2017,
2019
and
2021
(N=450,864;
aged
13–20
years),
changes
prevalence
of
EIU
(EIUS,
5-item)
assessed.
The
effects
(year
vs.
2017/2019
combined)
linear
trend
analyzed
logistic
regression
models.
Models
adjusted
for
loneliness,
depression,
anxiety,
sociodemographic
factors.
Results
Among
males,
varied
minimally
(7.8–8.1%)
2017
to
2021.
females,
increased
6.8%
11.7%
effect
significant
(OR=1.53;
p<0.001).
Including
model
turned
females
non-significant
(p=0.625),
whereas
(OR=1.17;
Adjusting
models
with
mental
health-related
factors
attenuated
some
extent,
but
not
trend.
Conclusions
There
is
sex
difference
way
developed
adolescents.
In
there
no
indication
while
first
found,
it
also
be
product
already
started
before
pandemic.
These
results
are
contrast
earlier
suggesting
an
EIU.
Children,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(1), С. 32 - 32
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2023
Recent
events
in
Europe,
like
the
COVID-19
pandemic
and
2022
Russo–Ukrainian
War
(RUW),
might
have
sparked
anxiety
among
adolescents.
This
study
aimed
to
compare
levels
Lithuanian
adolescents
post-COVID-19
peak
(Study
1,
October
2021)
during
onset
of
RUW
2,
April–June
2022).
Data
from
459
participants
Study
1
6637
aged
11–17,
were
collected
through
HBSC
pilot
national
surveys
Lithuania.
Self-reported
questionnaires
assessed
anxiety,
social
media
use,
stress,
loneliness,
self-efficacy,
peer
support
factors.
Analysis
was
conducted
using
multivariable
logistic
regressions.
Notably,
prevalence
showed
no
significant
difference
between
stabilizing
around
24%.
In
2021,
stress
(OR
=
5.89,
95%
CI
3.11–11.17),
problematic
use
4.58,
1.89–10.58),
female
gender
2.87,
1.58–5.22)
significantly
predicted
anxiety.
By
2022,
3.68,
3.14–4.30),
loneliness
2.85,
2.43–3.35),
lower
self-efficacy
1.40,
1.20–1.60)
emerged
as
important
predictors.
enhances
our
understanding
adolescent
crises,
emphasizing
urgency
addressing
multiple
factors
manage
vulnerable
youth.
Comprehensive,
timely,
and
integrated
primary
care
services
have
been
proposed
as
a
response
to
the
increased
demand
for
mental
health
substance
use
especially
among
young
people.
However,
little
is
known
about
utilization
patterns
of
people
with
disorders.
Our
aim
was
characterize
profiles
in
Finnish
adults
or
disorders,
potential
factors
associated
service
profiles.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 5, 2024
AbstractBackground
The
COVID-19
pandemic
negatively
affected
child
and
adolescent
mental
health,
but
it
is
unclear
which
subgroups
were
most.
We
investigated
to
what
extent
psychiatric
diagnosis
was
related
the
severity
of
health
problems
during
after
in
children
outpatient
care.
Methods
collected
data
at
seven
time
points
(from
April
2020
2023)
a
total
sample
2,545
(8-18
years
old)
grouped
diagnostic
classifications
four
categories:
Autism,
ADHD,
Anxious/Depressive
disorders,
or
‘Other’.
Mental
assessed
with
parent‐reported
on
internalizing
externalizing
Brief
Problem
Monitor,
self‐reported
Anxiety,
Depressive
symptoms,
Sleep‐related
impairments,
Anger,
Global
Peer
relations
Patient‐Reported
Outcomes
Measurement
Information
System
(PROMIS®).
tested
for
overall
main
effects
outcomes
between
categories,
different
trajectories
over
time.
Results
found
that
varied
substantially
categories
as
expected,
being
largest
Autism
ADHD.
However,
we
no
evidence
differences
pandemic.
Discussion
Differences
however
not
our
sample.
This
suggests
had
an
negative
effect
adolescents
care,
rather
than
specific
disorders.
Regular
high-quality
monitoring
vital
recognize
changing
youth
adapt
crisis
situations.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
An
increase
in
excessive
Internet
use
(EIU)
among
adolescents
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
was
suggested
many
studies.
However,
these
studies
were
mostly
based
on
cross-sectional
and/or
unrepresentative
samples.
Methods
Using
data
from
a
nationwide
Finnish
school
survey
years
2017,
2019
and
2021
(N=450,864;
aged
13–20
years),
changes
prevalence
of
EIU
(EIUS,
5-item)
assessed.
The
effects
(year
vs.
2017/2019
combined)
linear
trend
analyzed
logistic
regression
models.
Models
adjusted
for
loneliness,
depression,
anxiety,
sociodemographic
factors.
Results
Among
males,
varied
minimally
(7.8–8.1%)
2017
to
2021.
females,
increased
6.8%
11.7%
effect
significant
(OR=1.53;
p<0.001).
Including
model
turned
females
non-significant
(p=0.625),
whereas
(OR=1.17;
Adjusting
models
with
mental
health-related
factors
attenuated
some
extent,
but
not
trend.
Conclusions
There
is
sex
difference
way
developed
adolescents.
In
there
no
indication
while
first
found,
it
also
be
product
already
started
before
pandemic.
These
results
are
contrast
earlier
suggesting
an
EIU.
