Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The outbreak of COVID-19 led to a significant psychological impact on individuals, particularly those belonging to vulnerable groups. This study aimed to synthesize literature on the psychological impact of COVID-19 among children and adolescents.

Methods

Electronic search engines were used to identify studies till March 2021 that reported symptoms of psychological origin in children and adolescents. Information was extracted using a predefined template, and qualitative analysis was conducted using STROBE.

Results

One hundred and two relevant papers were identified. Most of the studies were conducted online or telephonically. The study designs were primarily single group cross-sectional, though a few prospective/retrospective designs were also iden

SUBMITTER: Chawla N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8327877 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature