COVID-19 pandemic impact on family life and exacerbated emotional and behavioral health among preschool children: A longitudinal study.
Int J Clin Health Psychol
; 22(3): 100327, 2022.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1956164
ABSTRACT
Background/Objective:
This study aimed to examine associations of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life with emotional and behavioral health among preschool children.Methods:
A longitudinal study including 1595 preschool children aged 3-6 years and their families was conducted in Anhui Province. The linear regression was applied to examine associations between the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life and emotional and behavioral health.Results:
Results of the multivariable linear regression indicated that the severe impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life was significantly associated with more sleep problems, poor dietary behavior habits, more anxiety symptoms, and more problematic behaviors; and these effects exhibited gender and age differences.Conclusions:
The severe impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life significantly increased the risk for exacerbated emotional and behavioral health among preschool children. It is considered vital to identify risk factors for vulnerable families and then to implement precise interventions when necessary for emotional and behavioral health of children in these families.
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Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Clin Health Psychol
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.ijchp.2022.100327
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