Mental health and quality of life in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review of longitudinal studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of children and families, i.e., due to measures like social distancing and remote schooling. While previous research has shown negative effects on mental health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), most studies have focused on pre-post comparisons in the early pandemic stages. This systematic review aims to examine longitudinal studies to understand the long-term impacts of the pandemic on children and adolescents.

Methods

This systematic review adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and was preregistered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (Record ID: CRD42022336930). We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, and the WHO-COVID-19 dat

SUBMITTER: Orban E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800626 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature