International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(12), С. 1552 - 1552
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
Strong peer relationships are an essential component of a healthy, happy, and long lifetime. Given that there is little understanding the impact COVID-19 on relationships, this study explored effects COVID waves for clinically referred children youth while controlling age, sex, income. 11,281 between ages 4 18 years, who were receiving services from mental health agencies across Ontario January 2018–March 2022, assessed using interRAI ChYMH. Chi-square tests independence logistic regression analysis was performed. Overall, as expected, significantly fewer relationship difficulties during compared to pre-pandemic period. Despite general decline issues, individuals 8–18, particularly males, more likely experience those 4–7 years old. Additionally, lowest income households experienced greater when highest households. The findings demonstrate nuanced changes in social behaviours due ongoing pandemic highlight most need behavioural interventions.
Язык: Английский