Impact of COVID-19 on Emotional, Physical and Social Well Being of School Children and Parents: A Cross Sectional Survey
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Health and Oral Research - Year 2023, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: In this COVID-19 pandemic era, complete shut-down/ Lock down of the entire world and almost all the countries has led to an impact on almost everyone, especially school children. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the psychological impact of COVID-19 on emotional, physical and social well-being of school children and their parents, with an objective to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine, income, depression, anxiety, well-being, and other psychological issues. Materials and Methods: It was an online survey questionnaire in English language which was conducted through a survey link (google form) and was sent through WhatsApp, to the parents of different school children of Ranchi city, Jharkhand, India, in the year 2021. The link was designed in such a way, that only 1 response can be generated using one device. Results: Males had more behavioral change as compared to female students. The change in behavior is seen in high percentage in government school children in comparison to private school children. School children had negative effect on death of close relatives. Conclusion: The present survey suggests that more than half of the school children and their parents were experiencing stress and other behavioural changes due to lockdown and the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. The students are finding out ways to deal with such uncertain situation and trying hard to adjust with the new normal.
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Bhavana Gupta, Seema M, Subhasini Singh
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.46889/JDHOR.2023.4108
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