Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of parents with young children: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parents have faced unique challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including mobility constraints, isolation measures, working from home, and the closure of schools and childcare facilities. There is presently a lack of in-depth qualitative research exploring how these changes have affected parents' mental health and wellbeing.

Methods

Semi-structured qualitative interviews with 29 parents of young children. Interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

We identified five superordinate themes affecting participant mental health and wellbeing: (1) navigation of multiple responsibilities and change inside the home; (2) disruption to home life; (3) changes to usual support networks; (4) changes in personal relat

SUBMITTER: Dawes J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8672159 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature