Health and Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Children and Young People: Analysis of Free-Text Responses From the Children and Young People With Long COVID Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The literature is equivocal as to whether the predicted negative mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic came to fruition. Some quantitative studies report increased emotional problems and depression; others report improved mental health and well-being. Qualitative explorations reveal heterogeneity, with themes ranging from feelings of loss to growth and development.

Objective

This study aims to analyze free-text responses from children and young people participating in the Children and Young People With Long COVID study to get a clearer understanding of how young people were feeling during the pandemic.

Methods

A total of 8224 free-text responses from children and young people were analyzed using InfraNodus, an artificial intelligence-powered text ne

SUBMITTER: Rojas NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11815313 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature