Home participation, support and barriers among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Autor: Koray Kara, Özgün Kaya Kara, Hasan Atacan Tonak, Hazal Sonbahar Ulu, Barkın Köse, Sedef Şahin, Mahmut Zabit Kara
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Public Health
ISSN: 1476-5616
Popis: Objectives Few studies have focused on the participation of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in daily routine and leisure activities. This study aimed to compare the participation, support and barriers for children with ADHD at home pre-COVID-19 and during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods The study included 55 children with ADHD aged 6–11 years. Participation frequency, involvement, desire for change, supports and barriers at home were assessed using the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY). Results During the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the pre-COVID-19 period, the mean frequency of participation of children with ADHD in computer and video games (5.8% vs 5%, respectively), socialising with other people (7% vs 6.2%) and household chores (5.5% vs 4.6%) was shown to be significantly higher (p
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