School closures and reopenings during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this scoping review is to provide an overview of existing studies and evidence on the impact of school closures and reopenings during the pandemic.

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated widespread school closures, and reopening schools safely has a pivotal role in the well-being of children and teachers, SARS-CoV-2 transmission control and optimal societal functioning. Widespread school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused adverse effects on the education, physical health and mental well-being of children. An understanding of the impact of school closures and reopenings as well as factors influencing school safety is critical to bringing schools' operational status back to normal. Despite the implication of indivi

SUBMITTER: Li D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811274 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature