The impact of school closure on children’s well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pacheco, Yesid José Ortega; Toncel, Virginia Isabel Barrero

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102957

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“…54,[59][60][61] Overall, public acceptability and attitudes toward each intervention should be carefully considered during the development of public health policy, especially in the case of maskwearing and social distancing, as these involve tradeoffs between preserving children's physical health versus mental health, education, social connections, and social development. [62][63][64] Other strategies could focus on air quality by improving school infrastructures aiming to maintain better indoor air quality in areas affected by anthropogenic or nonanthropogenic emissions, or during high ambient pollution, and encourage indoor activities for vulnerable children. [65][66][67] Design of more efficient buildings with better window and door sealing, or installation of air purifiers in classrooms and houses are such potential measures.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other studies, mostly observational and based on administrative data, did show an effect of physical interventions (masks, hand hygiene, and social distancing) on respiratory inspections, but it was not possible to investigate the independent or combined effects of these strategies 54,59–61 . Overall, public acceptability and attitudes toward each intervention should be carefully considered during the development of public health policy, especially in the case of mask‐wearing and social distancing, as these involve tradeoffs between preserving children's physical health versus mental health, education, social connections, and social development 62–64 . Other strategies could focus on air quality by improving school infrastructures aiming to maintain better indoor air quality in areas affected by anthropogenic or nonanthropogenic emissions, or during high ambient pollution, and encourage indoor activities for vulnerable children 65–67 .…”

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The impact of COVID‐19 lockdown measures on symptoms control in children with asthma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational cohort studies

Kouis,

Lemonaris,

Xenophontos

et al. 2023

Pediatric Pulmonology

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ObjectivesReported reductions in emergency department visits and hospitalizations for asthma in previous studies have suggested a beneficial effect of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID‐19) lockdown measures on asthma morbidity. Nevertheless, studies relying on administrative data may overestimate the true impact of lockdowns due to changes in health‐seeking behavior and reduced availability of pediatric asthma services during the pandemic. In this study, we systematically reviewed the literature and identified observational cohort studies that focused on nonadministrative data to assess the true impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns on symptom control in children with asthma.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted between January 2020 and August 2022 (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews ID: CRD42022354369). The impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns across studies was expressed as a standardized mean difference (SMD) for continuous outcomes and as a summary relative risk (RR) for binary outcomes.ResultsDuring the lockdown periods, the pooled asthma symptoms control test score (SMD: 1.99, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.75, 3.24, I2: 98.4%) and the proportion of children with well‐controlled asthma (RR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.06, 1.71, I2: 77.6%) were significantly increased. On the other hand, the pooled proportion of children with poorly controlled asthma (RR: 0.47, 95% CI: 0.38, 0.57, I2: 0.0%) was significantly decreased.ConclusionsDuring COVID‐19 lockdowns, asthma symptoms and breakthrough disease exacerbations were significantly reduced in children with asthma. Further research is warranted on potential interventions aiming to enhance asthma control after the pandemic while taking into consideration their acceptability and potential tradeoffs.

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The impact of COVID‐19 lockdown measures on symptoms control in children with asthma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational cohort studies

Kouis,

Lemonaris,

Xenophontos

et al. 2023

Pediatric Pulmonology

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“…School closure has increased screen time and behavioral concerns such as higher anxiety in children [ 115 ]. Other effects such as insomnia, emotional disturbance, irritability, sleep and appetite disturbances, negative eating habits, obesity, and impairment in social interaction have also been reported in children [ 116 ]. Protecting the mother during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a crucial step in reducing the spread to neonates.…”

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COVID-19 Disease in Under-5 Children: Current Status and Strategies for Prevention including Vaccination

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Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit the globe in early 2020, we have steadily gained insight into its pathogenesis; thereby improving surveillance and preventive measures. In contrast to other respiratory viruses, neonates and young children infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) have a milder clinical presentation, with only a small proportion needing hospitalization and intensive care support. With the emergence of novel variants and improved testing services, there has been a higher incidence of COVID-19 disease reported among children and neonates. Despite this, the proportion of young children with severe disease has not increased. Key mechanisms that protect young children from severe COVID-19 disease include the placental barrier, differential expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) receptors, immature immune response, and passive transfer of antibodies via placenta and human milk. Implementing mass vaccination programs has been a major milestone in reducing the global disease burden. However, considering the lower risk of severe COVID-19 illness in young children and the limited evidence about long-term vaccine safety, the risk–benefit balance in children under five years of age is more complex. In this review, we do not support or undermine vaccination of young children but outline current evidence and guidelines, and highlight controversies, knowledge gaps, and ethical issues related to COVID-19 vaccination in young children. Regulatory bodies should consider the individual and community benefits of vaccinating younger children in their local epidemiological setting while planning regional immunization policies.

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“…The recent COVID pandemic has however triggered research, albeit mainly in an online context. Indeed, according to UNESCO over a billion children worldwide were impacted by sudden school closures because of the pandemic ( Ortega Pacheco and Barrero Toncel, 2022 ). Several studies have been carried out to assess the burden and consequences of following classes online.…”

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Prolonged theoretical classes impact students’ perceptions: an observational study

Kotnik,

Roelands,

Bogataj

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Mental fatigue (MF) arises during prolonged demanding cognitive activity and results in acute feelings of tiredness and a decreased physical and/or cognitive performance capacity. An often-overlooked population that is significantly at risk for the development of MF are university students. The current study investigated the impact of prolonged in-person theoretical classes on the perceptions of MF, boredom, and sleepiness among 27 Slovenian university students (first-year physiotherapy). Their subjective experiences at various time points during a 4-h class interspersed with a 20 min break were assessed with a repeated measures ANOVA and consequent Bonferroni post-hoc tests (significance set at <0.05). Subjective MF and sleepiness significantly increased during the first and the second part of the class (p < 0.05), while they significantly decreased during the break (p < 0.05). Boredom levels only increased significantly during the second part of the class (p < 0.05). Additionally, students who had inadequate sleep the night before the class reported higher levels of MF at the beginning of the class. This study highlighted a significant impact of a theoretical class on subjective feelings of mental fatigue and showed that a break in the middle of the class temporarily alleviated this negative impact. These results emphasize the importance of adequate sleep, effective breaks, and strategies to manage cognitive workload in optimizing students’ cognitive well-being and academic performance. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying factors and develop targeted interventions to support students’ cognitive functioning and well-being during prolonged academic sessions.

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The impact of school closure on children’s well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 9 publications

References 10 publications

The impact of COVID‐19 lockdown measures on symptoms control in children with asthma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational cohort studies

The impact of COVID‐19 lockdown measures on symptoms control in children with asthma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational cohort studies

COVID-19 Disease in Under-5 Children: Current Status and Strategies for Prevention including Vaccination

Prolonged theoretical classes impact students’ perceptions: an observational study

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