Family Support Against Covid-19

Abstract

On March 14, 2020, the Spanish Government declared a state of alarm to face the health emergency situation caused by the rapid evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic. The greatest impact of the restrictions, due to the lack of contact with the main areas of socialization, has been on childhood and adolescence. The increase in the rates of family violence and the abusive consumption of gambling and / or pornography show the need to reinforce family prevention measures1,2. A review of the main family prevention measures applied in Spain was carried out and complementary measures identified at the international level are proposed. Much of the Spanish prevention measures are tertiary in nature. Telephone psychological support was the most widely applied measure. The need to prevent infant-juvenile risks in confinement, aimed at enhancing family skills, is concluded.

Child behavior during the social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic

“…In the medium and long term, higher prevalence of developmental delays, anxiety disorders, depression, drop in school performance, and an unhealthy lifestyle in adult life. Thus, the application of evidence-based practices can contribute to the preservation of our children's well-being (14) .…”

“…It is essential to use technology to everyone's advantage. According to SBP's recommendations, besides defining with children the schedules for the healthy use of screens, avoiding to exceed the limits and unattended access to inappropriate content, establishing schedules for online games with friends, it is important to stimulate videoconferences with grandparents, family, and friends, encouraging cheerful conversations and moments of relaxation during distance contacts (14) . At home, when away from home, parents are usually the best and closest resource for their children to seek help.…”

Problematic Use of ICTs in Trainee Teachers during COVID-19: A Sex-Based Analysis

“…Such background shows the existence of a problem with technologies, which negatively impacted the increase in the use of technologies in disorders related to internet addiction during the pandemic (Dong et al, 2020;Paricio del Castillo & Pando Velasco, 2020). Furthermore, it is worth mentioning the lack of resources and strategies for families to prevent such problematic use (Orte Socías et al, 2020).…”

A Mixed Methods Research Study of Parental Perception of Physical Activity and Quality of Life of Children Under Home Lock Down in the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…Although results in children for Coronavirus-19 disease are still inconsistent. Changes produced in their environment since COVID-19, such as the restrictions that home isolation and not being able to access the main areas of socialization ( Socías et al, 2020 ), with risks such as stress from both them and their parents, since COVID-19 can cause psychological alterations in children such as those caused by other stressors ( Espada et al, 2020 ; Socías et al, 2020 ).…”

“…In view of the difficult situation experienced, the population has been provided with recommendations, some of which have been generated by institutions to support their citizens ( Socías et al, 2020 ). These guidelines have many points in common: maintaining routines, being active, supporting minors, carrying out social activities, in short, maintaining a normal life in safety ( Liu J. J. et al, 2020 ).…”