How does Kailo work to improve adolescent mental health? A developmental realist evaluation protocol DOI Creative Commons

Laura Kennedy,

Anna March,

Julie Harris

и другие.

Wellcome Open Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9, С. 547 - 547

Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024

Background Kailo is a community-centred research and design initiative that aims to improve adolescent mental health by addressing its wider social determinants. Unlike conventional interventions often neglect systemic factors, employs complex systems approach identify address the causes of poor in two pilot sites. This protocol outlines developmental realist-informed evaluation will develop, test, refine programme theory underpinning framework. generate recommendations for enhancement before it implemented additional Methods A be conducted investigate how why works, whom, under what circumstances. mixed-methods engage key members consortium, local stakeholders, young people who have interacted with Kailo. The initial phase incorporates rapid realist synthesis, interviews informants, observations, document analyses formulate theory. second employ semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, routinely collected data test final use discussions consolidate Given nature this evaluation, implementation intervention sites future versions Discussion study explore mechanisms which improves facilitating place-based change locations. theory-based illuminate primary contextual conditions produce intended (and unintended) outcomes inform development Moreover, methodological used may contribute broader understanding implement evaluate designed public health.

Язык: Английский

Adolescent Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Interplay of Age, Gender, and Mental Health Outcomes in Two Consecutive Cross-Sectional Surveys in Northern Italy DOI Creative Commons
Verena Barbieri, Giuliano Piccoliori, Angelika Mahlknecht

и другие.

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(8), С. 643 - 643

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of adolescents. This study aimed to investigate development health-related quality life (HRQoL) among adolescents in Northern Italy by comparing cross-sectional surveys conducted 2021 2022, with particular focus influence age gender. sample included aged 11-19 years from public schools South Tyrol. Validated psychometric instruments were used assess HRQoL, anxiety depression symptoms, psychosomatic complaints. Sociodemographic variables, COVID-19 burden, pandemic-related factors measured. Statistical analyses chi-square tests, correlation coefficients, logistic regression analyses. results indicated that while self-reported burden decreased significantly 2022 (n = 1885) compared 1760), there no significant differences symptoms anxiety, depressive low increased complaints between two for both early late Females consistently higher percentages all outcome females, but not males. Both genders experienced an increase HRQoL age. co-occurrence outcomes was observed, suggesting overlapping patterns depression, These findings underscore intricate relationship age, gender, during pandemic. It is important recognize may exhibit distinct vulnerabilities require tailored support approaches address their specific challenges, differing those needed

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Long-term research priorities for mental health of children and young people informed by lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI
Brian Chi Fung Ching, Valeria Parlatini, Johnny Downs

и другие.

Nature Mental Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(2), С. 126 - 128

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Experiences of help-seeking from professional services for a child or young person’s mental health concerns during the pandemic: A qualitative study DOI Creative Commons
Frances Mathews, Simon Benham‐Clarke, Tamsin Ford

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(4), С. e0297417 - e0297417

Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2024

Introduction The immediate response to the Covid-19 pandemic saw school closures and a shift in provision online health services for children young people experiencing mental concerns. This study provides referral with an insight into difficulties experienced as well recommendations on potential improvements. Methods Semi-structured interviews 11 parents six people. Reflexive thematic analysis was used analyse data. Results Parents reported mixed experiences accessing support. Priorities pressures impacted likelihood of choosing seek being able obtain help. had varying expectations help-seeking during which were also by others’ views. For many, relationship professional they contact their treatment. Provision sometimes accessed via private due long waiting lists or problems that did not “meet threshold”. Conclusion Understanding seeking healthcare can inform improvements access at time when are most vulnerable. Accessible other than needs be made those lists. who do meet service threshold, intermediary support secured prevent unnecessary exacerbation symptoms prolonged problems. If schools remain hub people’s services, should considered essential all times.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Virtual Learning in Kindergarten Through Grade 12 During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Chronic Absenteeism DOI Creative Commons
William N. Evans,

Kathryn Muchnick,

Olivia Rosenlund

и другие.

JAMA Network Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(8), С. e2429569 - e2429569

Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2024

Importance Chronic absenteeism among kindergarten through grade 12 students has increased considerably after the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective To examine association between virtual learning during 2020-2021 school year and chronic 2021-2022 at district level. Design, Setting, Participants This cross-sectional study used a panel of 11 017 districts throughout US comprising for 2018-2019 years. Exposures The key covariates were percentage hybrid days in previous year, with an assumption that these values zero. Main Outcome Measures rates level, which regressed on mode demographic characteristic socioeconomic status controls, plus fixed effects. Observations weighted by enrollment, SEs clustered Results dataset includes 2 years 22 034 observations. 13.5 points, from mean (SD) 15.9% (8.1%) to 29.4% (13.2%) year. Students whose schools had 100% instruction pandemic 6.9 points (95% CI, 4.8-8.9 points) higher than those person. Hybrid was not associated absenteeism. varied status, conditional correlation much larger at-risk students; 10.6 7.2-14.1 top quintile poverty compared in-persion districts. Conclusions Relevance In this study, substantially Understanding how reduce use without potentially negative consequences are policy questions moving forward.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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How does Kailo work to improve adolescent mental health? A developmental realist evaluation protocol DOI Creative Commons

Laura Kennedy,

Anna March,

Julie Harris

и другие.

Wellcome Open Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9, С. 547 - 547

Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024

Background Kailo is a community-centred research and design initiative that aims to improve adolescent mental health by addressing its wider social determinants. Unlike conventional interventions often neglect systemic factors, employs complex systems approach identify address the causes of poor in two pilot sites. This protocol outlines developmental realist-informed evaluation will develop, test, refine programme theory underpinning framework. generate recommendations for enhancement before it implemented additional Methods A be conducted investigate how why works, whom, under what circumstances. mixed-methods engage key members consortium, local stakeholders, young people who have interacted with Kailo. The initial phase incorporates rapid realist synthesis, interviews informants, observations, document analyses formulate theory. second employ semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, routinely collected data test final use discussions consolidate Given nature this evaluation, implementation intervention sites future versions Discussion study explore mechanisms which improves facilitating place-based change locations. theory-based illuminate primary contextual conditions produce intended (and unintended) outcomes inform development Moreover, methodological used may contribute broader understanding implement evaluate designed public health.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

2