The status of adolescent health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alamolhoda, Seideh Hanieh; Zare, Elham; Nasiri, Mliheh

doi:10.25122/jml-2021-0287

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“…This is consistent with a Lithuanian study from 2022, where more than half (58%) of the 11-19-year olds reported good well-being and 18.8% reported a risk for depression [41]. It should be noted that in the 2018 HBSC study in Slovenia, 65.0% of the adolescents (11,13,15, and 17 years old) reported good well-being and 13.4% reported depression risk [52].…”

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“…Adolescents who lack access to reliable technology, high-speed Internet, and digital literacy are at a disadvantage compared to their better-off peers [ 8 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. In addition, the pandemic caused economic hardship for many families, which may disproportionately affect adolescents’ health [ 15 ], mental well-being [ 6 , 16 , 17 ], relationships [ 18 ], and health behaviours [ 19 ].…”

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Socioeconomic Deprivation and Inequalities in Mental Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adolescents

Klanšček

Furman

2023

IJERPH

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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the existing inequalities in education and mental health. The aim of this study was to examine socioeconomic disadvantages and mental well-being inequalities among Slovenian adolescents in October 2020. The study used nationally representative data from 3052 adolescents aged 14 and 18 (Mage = 14.4 and 18.4). The WHO-5 Well-Being Index (WHO-5) was used to measure mental well-being and risk for depression. Multinomial logistic regression was used to identify differences in the pattern of associations regarding sociodemographic characteristics and experiences during the pandemic with poor well-being and risk for depression. Our study found that adolescents from socially disadvantaged families faced poorer conditions as regards academic performance, had fewer opportunities to socialise with friends online, and were more likely to feel lonely; they reported lower levels of mental well-being and were at a higher risk for depression. The unemployment of both parents and adolescents’ perceptions of family wealth were found to be the most important predictors of depression risk. In addition, experiencing deprivation and economic hardship during the pandemic was also identified as a significant predictor. The study concludes that social and economic conditions were critical determinants of adolescents’ mental health during the pandemic and that effective intervention is needed to promote their well-being and reduce inequalities.

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Socioeconomic Deprivation and Inequalities in Mental Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adolescents

Klanšček

Furman

2023

IJERPH

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“…Beyond the domain of reproductive health, the pandemic's mental toll on the global population, especially adolescents, has been undeniable [16,17]. Factors such as isolation, uncertainties about the future, and the challenge of adapting to new modes of learning have potential implications on anxiety and depression levels [18][19][20].…”

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confidence: 99%

Mental Health and Contraceptive Knowledge in High Schoolers: Comparing Remote and In-Person Learning during COVID-19

Hinoveanu,

Anastasiu,

Citu

et al. 2023

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on education, this study delves into the behavioral, mental health, and sexual education characteristics of high school students during 2020–2021 and 2022–2023. Materials and Methods: We evaluated a variety of factors, including substance use, academic performance, sexual activities, mental health support, pandemic-related anxiety levels, and quality of life indicators using standardized instruments such as the SF-36, GAD-7, and WHOQOL-BREF. Furthermore, we addressed specific questions concerning contraception and sexual education during this period. Results: The questionnaires were filled in by 44 students in 2020–2021 and 41 students in 2022–2023. Significant findings included a noteworthy increase in COVID-19 vaccination rates, from 18.2% in 2020–2021 to 39.0% in 2022–2023 (p = 0.033), enhanced perceptions of mental health support during remote learning, from 7.1% to 20.0% (p = 0.044), and a rise in students partaking in reproductive health discussions from 10.7% to 25.0% (p = 0.046). Additionally, there was a marked decline in anxiety regarding the transition back to in-person learning (p = 0.048). Health surveys, such as the SF-36, signaled improvements in both physical and mental health over the years (p = 0.046 and p = 0.019, respectively), while the GAD-7 scores depicted a considerable reduction in anxiety symptoms (p = 0.038). The WHOQOL-BREF results also highlighted a significant uptick in students’ mental well-being in 2022–2023 (p = 0.039). Conclusions: As the COVID-19 pandemic ended, high school students exhibited shifts in behavior, health, and education over four academic years, particularly in areas of contraceptive knowledge and mental health outcomes. The pronounced enhancements in vaccination rates, perceptions of mental health support, participation in health conversations, and overall mental wellness emphasize the adaptability and resilience of students in these tumultuous periods, and a general increase in contraceptive knowledge and quality of life during the end of the pandemic.

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“…As of March 2020, in-person education was suspended for over a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea ( 12 , 13 ). Adolescents began to spend most of their time studying and performing daily activities at home.…”

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Trends in health behaviors and mental health among Korean adolescents in Korea over 5 years, 2017–2021: focusing on the comparisons before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lee

Kim

Lee

2023

Front. Public Health

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ObjectivesWe investigated recent trends in health behaviors and mental health conditions among Korean adolescents from 2017 to 2021 and compared the changes before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.MethodsData analysis was conducted on 289,415 adolescents participating in the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey, an annual cross-sectional study from 2017 to 2021. All analysis was conducted using sex stratification, and the annual percentage change (APC) was calculated.ResultsAlcohol consumption and smoking decreased in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with before, except for girls from the low-income level. The prevalence of inadequate physical activity for both boys and girls increased in 2020 compared with the pre-COVID-19 period and decreased again by 2021. The prevalence of obesity in both sexes increased regardless of the period (boys, APC = 8.2%, 95% confidence intervals (CI), 6.4–10.1; girls, APC = 3.3%, 95% CI, 1.8–4.8). The prevalence of stress, depression, and suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts for both sexes decreased in 2020 compared to the pre-COVID-19 period. By 2021, this prevalence had returned to a level similar to before the pandemic. No significant APC changes were observed in the prevalence of mental health.ConclusionsThese findings demonstrate the trends and APCs in health behaviors and mental health conditions among Korean adolescents over the last 5 years. We must pay attention to the heterogeneous and multifaceted features of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The status of adolescent health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

Socioeconomic Deprivation and Inequalities in Mental Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adolescents

Socioeconomic Deprivation and Inequalities in Mental Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Adolescents

Mental Health and Contraceptive Knowledge in High Schoolers: Comparing Remote and In-Person Learning during COVID-19

Trends in health behaviors and mental health among Korean adolescents in Korea over 5 years, 2017–2021: focusing on the comparisons before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

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