ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Indian Children during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Prahbhjot Malhi
PGIMER - Bhavneet Bharti
Dr. BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences - Manjit Sidhu
Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women
Abstract
An online survey examined whether emotional and behavioral problems increased among Indian children during COVID-19. Parents reported that the physical activity (47.7%), interactive peer play (29.9%), sleep (39.2%), and behavior (28.1%) had worsened post the pandemic and 27.6% children had abnormal total score on the Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) scale.
Epidemics and Public Health
