2023
DOI: 10.1332/204674321x16375716648890
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A school-based cross-sectional study to understand the public health measures needed to improve the emotional and mental wellbeing of young carers aged 12 to 14 years

Abstract: The emotional and mental wellbeing of young carers is known to be poorer than their peers. Data from a large cross-sectional school survey of 7,477 12 to 14 year olds (72 per cent response rate) living in Cornwall, South West of England, were analysed to assess whether existing school-based interventions support the wellbeing of young carers. Outcome measures were derived from the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Young carers experienced greater e… Show more

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“…All studies were published between 2005 and 2022, and all studies, except two, 20,21 were published in the past 10 years. Most of the included studies were done in the UK, [18][19][20][22][23][24][25][26] and the rest were done in the USA, 21,27 Therefore, answers are listed as reported by a parent or the head of household. ‡This study has both longitudinal and cross-sectional components.…”
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“…All studies were published between 2005 and 2022, and all studies, except two, 20,21 were published in the past 10 years. Most of the included studies were done in the UK, [18][19][20][22][23][24][25][26] and the rest were done in the USA, 21,27 Therefore, answers are listed as reported by a parent or the head of household. ‡This study has both longitudinal and cross-sectional components.…”
Section: Characteristics Of Included Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sample sizes varied from 40 to 773 422. Five studies considered both mental and physical health outcomes, 18,19,22,24,26,30 seven studies considered only mental health outcomes, 21,23,25,[27][28][29]31 and one study considered only physical health outcomes. 20 The definition of the term young carer varied between studies (table 1).…”
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