The prevalence of behavioral problems among school-aged children in home quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic in china.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To prevent spreading of the COVID-19 infection, many countries have implemented a nationwide school closure. We aimed to assess the prevalence of behavioral problems in school-aged children during home confinement.

Methods

We conducted an internet-based survey involving 1264 children (grades 2-6) and their parents from two primary schools between February 25 and March 8, 2020, in Hubei province, China. Behavioral problems were evaluated using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).

Results

The prevalence of prosocial behaviors among children was 10.3%, followed by total difficulty (8.2%), conduct problems (7.0%), peer problems (6.6%), hyperactivity-inattention (6.3%) and emotional problems (4.7%). Compared with children who did not exercise, chi

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7543949 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature