COVID-19 quarantine measures and its impact on pattern of life of school children
Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
; 82(2):217-224, 2021.
Article
in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-1527080
ABSTRACT
Background:
Although the physical effects of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic have become largely known, the psychological effects are still unknown.Objective:
to investigate physical and psychological impact of quarantine measures among school children in Egypt.Methodology:
This study investigated the impact of lockdown measures on eating, sleeping, mood and behavior of school children using online survey.Results:
Total participants were 1507, aged between 6 to 14 years, private schools’ students represented 60% of responders. 96.4% had changes in sleeping pattern, 77.8% had changes in eating pattern, 21.7% showed worries about general health condition, 70.5% had mood and behavioral changes especially aggressive behavior and finally, 37.3% had problems in concentration and focusing. Sociodemographic factors significantly affected sleeping of children during quarantine. Males were more affected considering bed time, 77.8 % of those returned to bed wetting were girls, the most affected age group was 8-10 years old, urban residents and the first ordered child were the most affected. Changes of eating pattern were more common among females, within the age group 8-10 years, first ordered child of families with sufficient monthly income. Those having one or both of his/her parents is a health care worker were significantly affected and had more worries about health. Finally, sex was the only factor affecting behavioral changes (male more than females).Conclusion:
COVID-19 has a notable impact on eating, sleeping patterns as well as mood and behavior of the children. © 2021.
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Scopus
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Language:
English
Journal:
Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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