COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences Among Adults, Youth, and Childcare Providers: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged families, youth, and frontline workers, including childcare providers. Studying lived experiences before, during, and near the pandemic's end from multiple perspectives provides a more holistic and deeper understanding of its effects and impacts.

Objective

This study investigated how parental, childcare provider, and youth stress, mental health, and role overload relate to individual coping and family functioning, as well as vaccine attitudes and uptake patterns among youth, parents, and childcare providers. Information learned from this investigation will inform policy and messaging for future public health crises.

Methods

This study is an explanatory sequential mixed methods study designed to capture the voices of parents

SUBMITTER: Dariotis JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12701342 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature