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Predictor factors affecting emotional and behavioral problems in school-aged (6-12 years) children during the

Zohreh Mahmoodi1, Mahnoosh Rostami2, Giti Bahrami1

  • 1Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

BMC Psychiatry
|August 29, 2023
PubMed

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Maternal anxiety and depression, child

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global mental health, with children being a particularly vulnerable population.
  • Limited research has explored the specific psychological effects on school-aged children in Iran during this prolonged outbreak.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors predicting emotional and behavioral problems in school-aged children (6-12 years) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.
  • To provide data for targeted interventions and support for children affected by the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 322 mothers of elementary school-aged children in Karaj, Iran (April-June 2021).
  • Data collected using sociodemographic checklists, socioeconomic status scales, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and Rutter Children's Behavior Questionnaire (RCBQ).

Main Results:

  • 17.7% of children exhibited behavioral problems.
  • Maternal factors like anxiety (CDAS, DASS-21 scores) and having an underlying disease were directly associated with children's behavioral issues.
  • Child's income, physical activity, and gender were also significant predictors, with male gender and lower income linked to increased problems.
  • Breastfeeding status and child's physical activity showed an indirect association with behavioral symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Several maternal and child-specific factors significantly influence emotional and behavioral problems in children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Findings highlight the need for integrated mental health support for both children and mothers.
  • This research provides valuable insights for public health policies and early intervention strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
BehavioralCOVID-19Corona-related anxietyMental healthSchool-age children

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