Impact of Covid-19 on Psychosocial Well-Being of School-Going Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Autor:	Pradhan DD; Pediatrics, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, IND., Jena P; Pediatrics, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, IND., Misra S; Pediatrics, Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, IND., Meher BK; Pediatrics, Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, IND., Das L; Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jun 17; Vol. 16 (6), pp. e62561. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.62561
Abstrakt:	Introduction: The mandated closure of schools due to Covid-19 is likely to have a negative impact on school-going children. This study aimed to assess the psychosocial well-being of school children during the pandemic in eastern India. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient pediatric department of tertiary care teaching hospitals. Children between the ages of 4 and 14 were enrolled. The main outcome measures included the Emotional Symptoms Scale, Conduct Problem Scale, Hyperactivity Scale, Peer Problem Scale, and Prosocial Scale from the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), as well as the Children's Hope Scale. Results: Out of 169 children aged 4-14, 104 (61.5%) were male, 140 (82.8%) were from urban areas, 66 (39.1%) had a family member who was a healthcare worker or frontline worker, and 12 (7.1%) had experienced the death of a family member due to Covid-19. Anxiety-related and depressive symptoms were observed in 81 (47.9%) and 70 (41.4%) children, respectively. Psychosocial difficulties with a 'clinically significant problem likely' were observed in 26 (15.4%) children, more common in males (16.35%, P=0.035) and older children (12-14 years). Children from families with healthcare/frontline workers, Covid-affected families, loss of job in the earning member, and uninvolved parenting style were associated with more psychosocial difficulties. The mean (SD) hope score was 22.46 ± 6.42 in children above eight years. Conclusion: The psychosocial well-being of school-going children is adversely affected during Covid-19, particularly in families with frontline workers, loss of job, and death of family members due to Covid-19. The poor hope score in children aged 8 years and above indicates an adverse impact on their ability to achieve future goals. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Institutional Ethics Committee, Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital, Balangir issued approval 33/29.10.2021. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Pradhan et al.)
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