After COVID-19, a future for the world's children?

Clark, Helen; Coll-Seck, Awa Marie; Banerjee, Anshu; Peterson, Stefan; Dalglish, Sarah L; Ameratunga, Shanthi; Balabanova, Dina; Bhutta, Zulfiqar A.; Borrazzo, John; Claeson, Mariam; Doherty, Tanya; El‐Jardali, Fadi; George, Asha; Gichaga, Angela; Gram, Lu; Hipgrave, David; Kwamie, Aku; Meng, Qingyue; Mercer, Raúl; Narain, Sunita; Nsungwa-Sabiiti, Jesca; Olumide, Adesola; Osrin, David; Powell‐Jackson, Timothy; Rasanathan, Kumanan; Rasul, Imran; Reid, Papaarangi; Requejo, Jennifer; Rohde, Sarah; Rollins, Nigel; Romedenne, Magali; Sachdev, Harshpal Singh; Saleh, Rana; Shawar, Yusra Ribhi; Shiffman, Jeremy; Simon, Jonathon; Sly, Peter D.; Stenberg, Karin; Tomlinson, Mark; Ved, Rajani; Costello, Anthony

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(20)31481-1

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“…Studies have consistently indicated that early identification and treatment is essential during this sensitive time in child development, or there may be adverse health and social outcomes. 9 The COVID-19 pandemic may worsen existing mental health problems and be associated with more mental health problems among children and adolescents because of the unique combination of the public health crisis and social isolation. 10 A 2020 study by Oosterhoff et al 11 suggested that social distancing procedures involving minimizing social and physical contact between people during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with significant mental health impacts.…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Self-reported Psychological Distress Among Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

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Key Points Question What factors are associated with self-reported psychological distress among school-aged children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic? Findings In this cross-sectional study including 1 199 320 children and adolescents, the prevalence of self-reported psychological distress was 10.5%. Students who never wore a face mask were at higher risk for psychological distress compared with students who wore a face mask frequently, as were students who spent less than 0.5 hours exercising compared with students who spent more than 1 hour in exercising. Meaning These findings suggest that the prevalence of self-reported psychological distress among school-aged children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic was relatively high.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Self-reported Psychological Distress Among Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

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“…Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affects all segments of society worldwide. Despite that young people are less affected clinically by COVID-19 than adults, they are indirectly impacted by the pandemic [ 3 ]. Such a pandemic influenced the future of the young generation, the world’s most valuable asset.…”

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Psychiatric morbidity and dietary habits during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among Egyptian Youth (14–24 years)

Alamrawy¹,

Fadl

Khaled

2021

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is influencing all segments of society, including youth. Although the physical complaints in the time of COVID-19 are broadly-studied, a paucity of research targeted psychological ones on the precious youth population. This study aimed to describe the real-time state of Egyptian youth’s psychiatric morbidity, dietary changes, and coping methods during this pandemic and explore probable factors influencing them. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey among 447 Egyptian participants aged 14–24 years. Sociodemographic data, dietary habits, and coping methods during COVID-19 were collected. The Arabic versions of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) were used to assess depression, anxiety and insomnia, respectively. Results Overall, 80.5%, 74.0%, and 73.8% of the participants had different grades of depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms. 37.4% gained weight. Emotional and night eating emerged as new habits during the pandemic among 17.9% and 29.3% of the participants, respectively. Each of depression, anxiety, and insomnia was significantly associated with each other, female gender and having a COVID-19 infected relative. Adolescents had significantly higher scores of depression and anxiety. Those with a history of physical illness had significantly higher scores of anxiety and insomnia. Bodyweight and dietary changes were significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Participants reported various positive and negative coping methods. Conclusion Psychiatric morbidity and dietary changes are evident in young people during COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological well-being and dietary habits are important but often overlooked components of youth well-being especially in challenging times. Depression, anxiety, and insomnia were almost always present and dietary changes were significantly associated with the presence of them.

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“…More recently, as regulations continue to change (varying markedly by location), researchers and health care professionals have warned that though children are less clinically impacted by this virus, they are still deeply affected (Dong et al, 2020; Sinha, Bennett, & Taylor‐Robinson, 2020). Children are specifically at risk due to reduced access to food, nutrition, essential social and health services, preventative care measures and the detrimental possible effects of prolonged school closures such as a widening learning gap and socio‐economic disparity (Andrew et al, 2020; Clark et al, 2020; Roberton et al, 2020). By consequence of these disruptions to typical life and childhood, there has been an unprecedented and global shift in where, when, how and with whom play occurs.…”

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A rapid review of the impact of quarantine and restricted environments on children's play and the role of play in children's health

Graber

Byrne

Goodacre

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Child

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Amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there is uncertainty regarding potential lasting impacts on children's health and educational outcomes.Play, a fundamental part of childhood, may be integral to children's health during crises. We undertook a rapid review of the impact of quarantine, isolation and other restrictive environments on play and whether play mitigates adverse effects of such restrictions. Fifteen peer-reviewed studies were identified, spanning hospitals, juvenile and immigration detention and refugee camps. We found evidence of changes in children's access to play in crises and quarantine. These studies indicated how play might support children enduring isolation but lacked robust investigations of play as an intervention in mitigating impacts of restriction. Studies pertaining to children in isolation due to infectious disease outbreaks were notably absent. It is important that the potential effects of changes to such a crucial aspect of childhood are better understood to support children in this and future crises.

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After COVID-19, a future for the world's children?

Cited by 66 publications

References 11 publications

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Self-reported Psychological Distress Among Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Self-reported Psychological Distress Among Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Psychiatric morbidity and dietary habits during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among Egyptian Youth (14–24 years)

A rapid review of the impact of quarantine and restricted environments on children's play and the role of play in children's health

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