COVID-19 pandemic impact on family life and exacerbated emotional and behavioral health among preschool children: A longitudinal study |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China;2. Ma''anshan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No.849, Jiangdong Avenue, Ma''anshan 243011, Anhui, China;3. Fuyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No.19, Zhongnan Avenue, Fuyang 236069, Anhui, China;4. Changfeng Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hefei 231199, Anhui, China;5. Chaohu Hospital, Anhui Medical University, No. 64 Chaohubei Road, Hefei 238000, Anhui, China |
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| Abstract: | Background/ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine associations of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life with emotional and behavioral health among preschool children.MethodsA longitudinal study including 1595 preschool children aged 3–6 years and their families was conducted in Anhui Province. The linear regression was applied to examine associations between the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life and emotional and behavioral health.ResultsResults of the multivariable linear regression indicated that the severe impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life was significantly associated with more sleep problems, poor dietary behavior habits, more anxiety symptoms, and more problematic behaviors; and these effects exhibited gender and age differences.ConclusionsThe severe impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family life significantly increased the risk for exacerbated emotional and behavioral health among preschool children. It is considered vital to identify risk factors for vulnerable families and then to implement precise interventions when necessary for emotional and behavioral health of children in these families. |
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