Psychosocial dysfunction of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ecuador: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although the risk of morbidity and mortality of children and adolescents was lower during the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that their mental health was strongly impacted. The goal of this study is to document psychological dysfunction among children and adolescents who underwent confinement due to COVID-19 in Ecuador.

Design

A cross-sectional, internet-based questionnaire.

Setting

Ecuador.

Participants

A total of 1077 caregivers of children and adolescents (4-16 years old).

Outcome measures

Caregivers responded to Pediatric Symptom Checklist-35 to assess psychosocial dysfunction.

Results

The prevalence of psychosocial dysfunction was 20.8%, with internalising symptoms being the most common (30.7%). The prevalence of psychosocial dysfunc

SUBMITTER: Erazo CV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314482 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature