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2. Children 'at risk': a critical content analysis exploring representations of childhood in Canadian media from the first wave to the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ciotti, Sarah and Moore, Shannon A.
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SOCIAL participation ,WELL-being ,COVID-19 ,MASS media ,SARS-CoV-2 ,GENETIC mutation ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,SOCIAL constructionism ,GOVERNMENT regulation ,HEALTH status indicators ,MENTAL health ,RISK perception ,QUALITATIVE research ,CHILDREN'S health ,CONTENT analysis ,VICTIMS ,STAY-at-home orders ,EMPIRICAL research ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PUBLIC opinion ,SECONDARY analysis ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Building upon two previously published research papers exploring Canadian media reporting of childhood in the first wave of the pandemic, this paper investigates how constructions of childhood evolved from the first wave to the fourth wave of the pandemic. This qualitative research is guided by the central research question: Over the span of 2 years, from 2020 to 2022, what changes are evident in discourses reported within media focused on the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on Canadians under the age of 18 years? Findings from this study suggest that in the fourth wave young people were constructed as innocent victims of pandemic restrictions framed through an adult-centric lens; noticeably absent were representations of young people under the age of 18 in their voices. A key recommendation emerged from this study: any future research investigating the impact of the pandemic on young people under aged 18 years must include their full participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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3. Pandemic Perils and Promise: Implementation of a Virtual Parenting Intervention during COVID-19 among Children with Early Neurological Conditions.
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Williams, Tricia S., Burek, Brittany, Deotto, Angela, Ford, Meghan K., Green, Rivka, and Wade, Shari L.
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PILOT projects , *PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout , *NEUROLOGICAL disorders , *INTERNET , *MEDICAL care , *CHILD behavior , *PARENTING , *FAMILY-centered care , *PATIENT compliance , *COVID-19 pandemic , *THERAPEUTIC alliance , *CHILDREN - Abstract
In this study, we examined feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a telepsychological positive parenting intervention (I–InTERACT-North, Internet-basedInteracting Together Everyday: Recovery After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury) during the COVID-19 pandemic among Canadian families of children at-risk for neurodevelopmental challenges given congenital or neonatal conditions. I–InTERACT-North was developed to improve behavioral and emotional outcomes in children with neurological conditions by utilizing and adapting parenting strategies from several established family-focused programmes. A pragmatic prospective pre-post single-site pilot study design was used to assess feasibility, acceptabilty, and preliminary efficacy of I-InTERACT North during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty-five families of children ages three to nine years were referred between March 2020 and January 2021. Eighteen families enrolled, and 12 (67% adherence) completed the programme. Parents reported strong therapeutic alliance and programme acceptability with barriers due to competing time demands. Therapists reported high acceptability but perceived parental burnout. Parenting confidence (d = 0.70), and child behavior (d = 1.30) improved following the intervention. Results demonstrate the programme's value to families during the pandemic, while underscoring unique participation barriers. Future research and clinicial implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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4. Impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the mental and physical health of children enrolled in a paediatric weight management clinic.
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Nsamenang, Sheri Agatha, Gutierrez, Carline Anne, Jones, Jane Manayathu, Jenkins, Glenn, Tibelius, Stephanie Anne, DiGravio, Anna Maria, Chamas, Basma, Ewusie, Joycelyne Efua, Geddie, Hannah, Punthakee, Zubin, Samaan, M Constantine, Wahi, Gita, and Morrison, Katherine M
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REGULATION of body weight , *CHILDREN'S hospitals , *CHILDHOOD obesity , *ANTHROPOMETRY , *MENTAL health , *HEALTH status indicators , *TERTIARY care , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *ACQUISITION of data , *PSYCHOLOGISTS , *DISEASE incidence , *SUICIDAL ideation , *COMPARATIVE studies , *WEIGHT loss , *MEDICAL records , *MEDICAL referrals , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *BODY mass index , *COVID-19 pandemic , *HEALTH promotion , *SOCIAL case work , *EATING disorders , *SELF-mutilation , *CHILDREN - Abstract
Background Obesity is a global public health concern. Given the widespread disruption caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, it is important to evaluate its impact on children with chronic health conditions. This study examines the health of paediatric patients with obesity enrolled in a tertiary hospital weight management program, before and 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This is a retrospective chart review of patients aged 2 to 17 years enrolled in a paediatric weight management clinic. Mental health outcomes (i.e. new referrals to psychologist, social work, eating disorder program, incidence of dysregulated eating, suicidal ideation, and/or self-harm) and physical health (anthropometric measures) were compared before and 1 year into the pandemic. Results Among the 334 children seen in either period, there was an increase in referrals to psychologist (12.4% versus 26.5%; P=0.002) and the composite mental health outcome (17.2% versus 30.2%; P=0.005) during the pandemic compared with pre-pandemic. In a subset of children (n=30) with anthropometric measures in both periods, there was a lower rate of decline in BMIz score (–1.5 [2.00] versus –0.3 [0.73]/year; P=0.002) and an increase in adiposity (–0.8 [4.64] versus 2.7 [5.54]%/year; P=0.043) during the pandemic. Discussion The pandemic has impacted the mental and physical health of children with obesity engaged in a weight management clinic. While our study provides evidence of a negative impact on mental health outcomes and less improvement in anthropometric measures, future research when patients return to in-person care will enable further examination of our findings with additional objective measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. Perceived changes in lifestyle behaviours and in mental health and wellbeing of elementary school children during the first COVID-19 lockdown in Canada.
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Maximova, Katerina, Khan, Mohammad K.A., Dabravolskaj, Julia, Maunula, Laena, Ohinmaa, Arto, and Veugelers, Paul J.
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WELL-being , *FOOD habits , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *CROSS-sectional method , *MENTAL health , *REGRESSION analysis , *PHYSICAL activity , *SCREEN time , *HEALTH behavior , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SCHOOL children , *STAY-at-home orders , *ODDS ratio , *BEHAVIOR modification , *COVID-19 pandemic , *HEALTH promotion - Abstract
The closure of schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19 prompted concerns of deteriorating lifestyle behaviours, mental health, and wellbeing of children, particularly those in socioeconomically disadvantaged settings. We assessed changes in lifestyle behaviours (physical activity, screen time, eating habits and bed/wake-up times), mental health and wellbeing during the first lockdown in Spring 2020 as perceived by school children from disadvantaged settings, and examined determinants of these changes. Cross-sectional study. We surveyed 1095 grade 4 to 6 students (age 9–12 years) from 20 schools in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in northern Canada. Students reported on changes in lifestyle behaviours, mental health and wellbeing during the lockdown. Determinants of these perceived changes were examined in multivariable regression models. A majority of students reported declines in physical activity, having late bed/wake-up times, and modest improvements in mental health and wellbeing. Many students reported increases rather than decreases in screen time and snacking. Positive attitudes toward being active, eating healthy, going to sleep on time and being healthy were strongly associated with maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviours during the lockdown. Positive attitudes toward active and healthy living and healthy lifestyle behaviours were associated with maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing during the lockdown. The considerable changes in lifestyle behaviors, superimposed on the pre-existing burden of unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, put this generation of children at increased risk for future chronic disease. Findings call for effective health promotion of active and healthy lifestyles to benefit both physical and mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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6. Parents' perceptions of their children's mental health during COVID-19: Evidence from Canada.
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Abdo Ahmad, Issam, Fakih, Ali, and Hammoud, Mohammad
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PARENT attitudes , *WELL-being , *CROSS-sectional method , *MENTAL health , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *DATA analysis software , *ODDS ratio , *DEMOGRAPHY , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
This study examined several factors affecting the perception of Canadian parents about their children's mental health during COVID-19. The contribution of this research included fresh evidence from examining the demographic and sociological factors influencing children's well-being during COVID-19 using the Canadian context. We used a cross-sectional dataset from Statistics Canada titled Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians - Parenting during the Pandemic (2020). We relied on an ordered logit model and computed the respective odds ratios. Our results showed that parents with a university degree and those working from home are less concerned about their children's mental health. Nonetheless, having a disabled child, belonging to a minority, having children aged six-to fourteen-years old, and having lost a job or experienced a drop in working hours increased parents' worry. Additionally, having worries about being connected with family and friends, being concerned about work-life balance, feeling lonely at home, and waiting for the reopening of childcare services all increased the likelihood of parents' anxiety about their child's mental health. When running the analysis by province, we saw that being an immigrant and belonging to a minority increased parents' worry only in Ontario and British Columbia. Policymakers are encouraged to foster working-from-home practices as working from home has been linked to less worry about child mental health, mainly among mothers, as indicated in our gender heterogeneity analysis. In addition, it is advised that families with a disabled child, and families belonging to a minority received additional support. Lastly, policymakers are advised to consider the social cost of preventive measures and incorporate this into any future preventative policymaking as the social impact variables were robust across all models. • Examined perceptions of Canadian parents about their children's mental health during COVID-19. • Focused on the role of the individual, household, labor market, and social factors. • The findings demonstrate a key role for the social drivers. • Working from home reduces the likelihood of worry about children's mental health. • We document heterogeneous province and gender effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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7. Experiences of Pediatric Pain Professionals Providing Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.
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Killackey, Tieghan, Baerg, Krista, Dick, Bruce, Lamontagne, Christine, Poolacherla, Raju, Finley, G. Allen, Noel, Melanie, Birnie, Kathryn A., Choinière, Manon, Pagé, M. Gabrielle, Dassieu, Lise, Lacasse, Anaïs, Lalloo, Chitra, Poulin, Patricia, Ali, Samina, Battaglia, Marco, Campbell, Fiona, Harris, Lauren, Mohabir, Vina, and Nishat, Fareha
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CHRONIC pain & psychology ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,HEALTH services accessibility ,MEDICAL triage ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,RESEARCH methodology ,SELF-management (Psychology) ,PEDIATRICS ,MEDICAL care ,INTERVIEWING ,MENTAL health ,QUALITATIVE research ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,SURVEYS ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,STRESS management ,RESEARCH funding ,THEMATIC analysis ,JUDGMENT sampling ,DATA analysis software ,COVID-19 pandemic ,TELEMEDICINE ,CORPORATE culture ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 youth, many of whom manage their pain using a biopsychosocial approach. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way that healthcare is delivered. As part of a larger program of research, this study aimed to understand the impact of the pandemic on pediatric chronic pain care delivery including impact on patients' outcomes, from the perspective of pediatric healthcare providers. A qualitative descriptive study design was used and 21 healthcare providers from various professional roles, clinical settings, and geographic locations across Canada were interviewed. Using a reflexive thematic analysis approach 3 themes were developed: (1) duality of pandemic impact on youth with chronic pain (i.e., how the pandemic influenced self-management while also exacerbating existing socioeconomic inequalities); (2) changes to the healthcare system and clinical practices (i.e., triaging and access to care); (3) shift to virtual care (i.e., role of institutions and hybrid models of care). These findings outline provider perspectives on the positive and negative impacts of the pandemic on youth with chronic pain and highlight the role of socioeconomic status and access to care in relation to chronic pain management during the pandemic in a high-income country with a publicly funded healthcare system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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