Covid-19 and mental health of children and adolescents: A systematic review
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Date
2022
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Cogent Psychology
Abstract
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had imposed considerable risk
on public health, and had generated unprecedented levels of panic. There are
increasing concerns over the possible negative impact of COVID-19 on the mental
health of children and adolescents. This review was conducted to describe the impact of
COVID-19 affects the mental health of children and adolescents. An electronic search
was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and the WHO Global Health database
on COVID-19. The 2020 updated Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review
and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline and an adapted Joanna Briggs aetiology
review methodology were followed in conducting this review. A total of 21 studies
from 8 different countries located on 4 continents (Asia, Europe, North America &
South America), reporting a sample size of 56,368 that met the inclusion criteria. Using
the JBI critical appraisal tool for studies reporting on prevalence data, the quality of
most of the studies were assessed as moderate. Prevalence of depression and anxiety
and stress was estimated to range from 7.2% to 78%; of anxiety, from 15% to 78%,
depression, from 7.2% to 43.7% and stress, at 17.3%. Correlates for COVID-19 −19
related mental health outcomes were identified as female gender and social isolation, among others. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the mental
health of children and adolescents. It is recommended that governments and
health agencies prioritize mental health, especially for children and adolescents.
prevent long-term effects on them.
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Research Article
Keywords
Health Psychology, Mental Health Research, Pandemic