Author(s):
Usha S, Ambika K
Email(s):
ushaa4167@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2652.2024.00030 
Address:
Usha S1, Ambika K2
1Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Pediatric Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru.
2Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of Pediatric Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 12,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
Background: Child development includes the biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and end of adolescence period. Childhood is classified into three stages of life which involves early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. Children might be in special need for support in handling anxiety caused by the disruptive situation. The conditions probably make the situation particularly challenging for young children, which is hypothesized to lead to increased emotional and behavioral problems. The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a lot of anxiety, stress, and grief. These stressors can cause mental health problems for anyone, and they can trigger acute symptoms in persons who already have mental health problems. Methods: The aim of the study is to assess the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on mental health of school children in selected schools at Mysuru. Research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. Non probability convenience sampling technique was adopted to select 50 school children with in the age group of 12 to 15 years. Personal Variable Proforma was used to assess the selected personal variables and Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of school children regarding impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on mental health of school children in selected schools at Mysuru. Conclusion: The results of the present study revealed that majority of the school children had negative impact regarding COVID-19 and lockdown on mental health. Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on mental health of school children were not found to be significant with the personal variables. The COVID-19 related interruptions need to be focused some key challenges and measures to control and manage COVID-19 crisis. Health care professionals play a vital role in educating and providing basic health care services to the school children.
Cite this article:
Usha S, Ambika K. A Descriptive Study to Assess the Impact of Covid-19 and Lockdown on Mental Health of School Children in Selected Schools at Mysuru. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2024; 12(3):131-5. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2024.00030
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Usha S, Ambika K. A Descriptive Study to Assess the Impact of Covid-19 and Lockdown on Mental Health of School Children in Selected Schools at Mysuru. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2024; 12(3):131-5. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2024.00030 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-12-3-8
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