scholarly journals Cross‐sectional and longitudinal associations between psychosocial well‐being and sleep in European children and adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara F. Thumann ◽  
Claudia Börnhorst ◽  
Nathalie Michels ◽  
Toomas Veidebaum ◽  
Antonia Solea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Associations Between Psychosocial Well-Being and Cardiometabolic Markers in European Children and Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 (8) ◽  
pp. 764-773
Author(s):  
Barbara F. Thumann ◽  
Claudia Börnhorst ◽  
Wolfgang Ahrens ◽  
Louise Arvidsson ◽  
Wencke Gwozdz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Associations ◽  
Cardiometabolic Markers

Quality of Life in Chilean Transgender Children and Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Mendoza ◽  
Helena Poggi ◽  
Mónica Flores ◽  
Cristóbal Morales ◽  
Alejandro Martínez-Aguayo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Introduction: Transgender (TG) children and adolescents experience problems in school as well as with family and social relationships that can adversely affect their physical and psychosocial health and impair their quality of life (QOL). This study aims to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in TG children. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study comparing HRQoL in gender nonconforming (Trans) and gender conforming (CIS) children and adolescents using the Spanish version of KIDSCREEN-52 in 120 Chilean Trans and CIS children (aged 8–18 years) and their parents. All scores were standardized according to the KIDSCREEN manual. Results: Among the 100 questionnaires answered, 38 corresponded to children and adolescents aged 8.4–18 years. Twenty-one of them were TG (71% trans males) and 17 were CIS (76% females). Sixty-two parents answered the questionnaires: 33 from families of TG children (PTrans) and 29 from families of CIS children (PCis). Trans children had lower HRQOL scores in all domains compared to CIS children. The lowest-scoring domains for TG children were “Moods and Emotions”, “Psychological Well-Being” and “Social Acceptance”, and the highest-scoring domain was “School Environment”. The PTrans group had significantly higher scores than the Trans group for 3 of the 10 domains: “Psychological Well-Being”, “Moods and Emotions”, and “Parent Relations and Home Life”. Conclusion: Our results revealed that TG children and adolescents have lower QOL than their CIS counterparts, especially regarding items related to mental health. Furthermore, their parents may underestimate their well-being, confirming the vulnerability of the TG population. This finding underlies the need to perform early assessments of QOL for early detection and intervention in aspects that could deteriorate their quality of life.

scholarly journals Monitoring health and well-being of children and adolescents in Germany since 2003

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Goesswald ◽  
M Lange ◽  
R Hoffmann ◽  
R Houben
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Component ◽  
Reliable Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Politics ◽  
German Health ◽  
Health Interview

Abstract Background KiGGS - the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents is part of the German health monitoring framework providing data analyses and recommendations for politics based on own primary data collection and secondary data from other sources. In 1998, the Robert Koch Institute was commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Health to develop approaches and instruments for a health survey for children and adolescents aged 0 to 17 years. Methods KiGGS is conducted at regular intervals and acts as a central source of information that collects wide-ranging, reliable data on child and adolescent health. KiGGS comprises a cross-sectional and a longitudinal component. Until now, three nationally representative surveys have been performed: KiGGS baseline (2003-2006), Wave 1 (2009-2012) and Wave 2 (2014-2017). The baseline sample comprises 17,641 children and adolescents. The KiGGS cohort is the longitudinal component of the study. To date, two follow-ups have been accomplished. Results The repeated cross-sectional surveys have provided a profound data basis in order to calculate prevalences and conduct context analyses for each period and identifying changes over time in physical and mental health status, health behaviour, utilisation of health care services and prevention as well as social, family and environmental factors. Additionally, the longitudinal data enable to analyse developments in health and their influencing factors during the life course. Reports and recommendations based on KiGGS data have been useful to support the implementation of national health programs for children and adolescents, e.g. for the prevention of childhood obesity. Conclusions Regular health interview and examination surveys are necessary to provide reliable data to derive recommendations for health politics. Furthermore, they offer a robust method to evaluate actions taken to prevent illness and promote positive health behaviour on the population level.

scholarly journals The Epidemiological Assessment of Lifestyle Impact on Childhood and Adolescence Psychiatric Disorders in Kohgiloyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahim Ostovar ◽  
Nourrollah Yadegari ◽  
Mohammad Reza Mohammadi ◽  
Ali Khaleghi ◽  
Seyed-Ali Mostafav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
P Value ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children And Adolescent

Background: Children and adolescents are potentially at risk of different psychiatric disorders, and it is important to consider their health, especially their mental health. Objectives: We aimed to design a cross-sectional study to investigate the association between lifestyle-related components with the psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents in Kohgiloyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province (Iran) and to determine its association with different lifestyle-related variables. Methods: In this study, about 1000 children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years in Kohgiloyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province were selected using stratified cluster random sampling. The reliable Persian version of Kiddie-Sads-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL) and the Life Style Questionnaire (LSQ) were instructed using interviewing with participants by our clinical psychologists or, if they were under 14 years, with their parents. Besides, demographic data (i.e., gender, age, location, race, nation, and religion) of participants were also collected. Results: The results showed that, except for the physical activity and well-being, other remaining factors have a significant correlation with psychiatric disorders (P < 0.05). The exact p-value for each factor was as follow: physical health (P = 0.007), sports and well-being (P = 0.057), weight control and nutrition (P = 0.001), prevention of diseases (P = 0.04), mental health-cognitive (P = 0.05), spiritual health (P = 0.008), social health (P = 0.05), drug avoidance (P = 0.001), accident prevention (P = 0.02), and environmental health (P = 0.001). Also, we found that the overall effect of lifestyle was significantly associated with children and adolescent mental disorders (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Our findings show a significant role for lifestyle in the children and adolescents psychiatric disorders. So it should be considered in more detail in future studies.

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

2021 ◽  
pp. 025371762110217
Author(s):  
Nishtha Chawla ◽  
Ashlyn Tom ◽  
Mahadev Singh Sen ◽  
Rajesh Sagar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Sample Size Calculation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional

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 identified. Studies assessing emotional distress showed variable levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms in the study population, with greater severity of anxiety symptoms among females and older adolescents. Reduced physical activity; delayed sleep time; increased sleep duration, screen time, internet use, and sedentary habits, poor quality of life were other notable findings, often correlating with anxiety/depression. Efforts to address bias, discussion on generalizability of their results, and sample size calculation were not reported in most studies. Conclusion: Psychological impact on children/adolescents is significant, either due to the fear of the illness or social isolation related to COVID-19. One may focus on improving sleep habits and physical activity and regulating internet use for maintaining psychological well-being.

scholarly journals DetectaWeb Project: study protocol of a web-based detection of mental health of children and adolescents

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. e017218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose A Piqueras ◽  
Mariola Garcia-Olcina ◽  
Maria Rivera-Riquelme ◽  
Tiscar Rodriguez-Jimenez ◽  
Agustin E Martinez-Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Subjective Distress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Personal Strengths ◽  
Informed Consent Form ◽  
Anxiety Depression

IntroductionTraditionally, research and practice addressing mental health has been conducted within a unidimensional model, explaining mental health as the presence/absence of psychological problems (distress or psychopathological symptoms). More recently, accumulative evidence has supported a bi-dimensional model, which conceptualises psychological problems and psychological strengths (well-being) as related-yet-distinct continua that, when considered together, yields a more comprehensive understanding of individuals. The DetectaWeb Project is a web-based early detection assessment of the mental health continuum (MHC) for children and adolescents and aims to: develop a web-based platform for screening of the MHC, including both psychological problems (anxiety, depression and suicidality) and personal strengths (emotional, cognitive/psychological and social aspects); examine the prevalence of the MHC among children and adolescents; and analyse key determinants (risk and protective factors) of the MHC.Methods and analysisWe will conduct an ongoing, multicentre observational, cross-sectional study of Spanish children and adolescents. Participants will be assessed through a web-based platform. In order to validate the web-based screening system, a clinical reappraisal will be completed among a subsample of respondents. To elucidate youth’s levels of subjective distress and well-being, we will include measures of anxiety, depression, suicidality, well-being, externalising problems and socio-demographic variables.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been obtained at all sites. All participants will sign a free and informed consent form before the assessment. Results of the study will be communicated during national and international meetings in the field of clinical and health psychology with children and adolescents. Publications will be sought in journals usually read by psychologists or psychiatrists involved in the development of epidemiological studies and interventions for mental health promotion based on resilience building for children and adolescents.

scholarly journals How Did the COVID-19 Lockdown Affect Children and Adolescent's Well-Being: Spanish Parents, Children, and Adolescents Respond

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Ajanovic ◽  
Jon Garrido-Aguirre ◽  
Bàrbara Baro ◽  
Núria Balanza ◽  
Rosauro Varo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Application Programming Interface ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emerging Infections ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleeping Problems

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown strategies have been widely used to contain SARS-CoV-2 virus spread. Children and adolescents are especially vulnerable to suffering psychological effects as result of such measures. In Spain, children were enforced to a strict home lockdown for 42 days during the first wave. Here, we studied the effects of lockdown in children and adolescents through an online questionnaire.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Spain using an open online survey from July (after the lockdown resulting from the first pandemic wave) to November 2020 (second wave). We included families with children under 16 years-old living in Spain. Parents answered a survey regarding the lockdown effects on their children and were instructed to invite their children from 7 to 16 years-old (mandatory scholar age in Spain) to respond a specific set of questions. Answers were collected through an application programming interface system, and data analysis was performed using R.Results: We included 1,957 families who completed the questionnaires, covering a total of 3,347 children. The specific children's questionnaire was completed by 167 kids (7–11 years-old), and 100 adolescents (12–16 years-old). Children, in general, showed high resilience and capability to adapt to new situations. Sleeping problems were reported in more than half of the children (54%) and adolescents (59%), and these were strongly associated with less time doing sports and spending more than 5 h per day using electronic devices. Parents perceived their children to gain weight (41%), be more irritable and anxious (63%) and sadder (46%). Parents and children differed significantly when evaluating children's sleeping disturbances.Conclusions: Enforced lockdown measures and isolation can have a negative impact on children and adolescent's mental health and well-being. In future waves of the current pandemic, or in the light of potential epidemics of new emerging infections, lockdown measures targeting children, and adolescents should be reconsidered taking into account their infectiousness potential and their age-specific needs, especially to facilitate physical activity and to limit time spent on electronic devices.

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