Observational studyClinical obesity2021
Prenatal exposure to gestational diabetes is associated with anxiety and physical inactivity in children during COVID-19.
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- The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on child and adolescent mental health: systematic review.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Intrauterine gestational diabetes mellitus, child anxiety, and internalizing symptoms: moderation by physical activity.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2026Article
- GDM-Related Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychiatric Disorders in the Mothers and Their Progeny, and the Underlying Mechanisms.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Gestational Diabetes: An Update 60 Years After O'Sullivan and Mahan.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2024Review
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- Physical activity and mental health in children and youth during COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2023Review
- Youth physical activity and the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.Preventive medicine reports · 2022Review
- Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the movement behaviors of children and youth: A scoping review of evidence after the first year.Journal of sport and health science · 2021Article
- BMI status and associations between affect, physical activity and anxiety among U.S. children during COVID-19.Pediatric obesity · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with adverse child mental health outcomes and reduced physical activity. Moreover, prenatal exposure to gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with increased risk for adverse psychological outcomes in children.
objectivesAssess prenatal exposure to GDM on anxiety levels and physical activity in children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsSixty-five children age 9 to 15 reported their physical activity and anxiety levels using the 24-hours physical activity recall and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children via phone or video meetings. Prenatal exposure to GDM was obtained from maternal electronic medical records.
resultsThe 38 GDM-exposed children reported significantly higher anxiety levels and were less likely to engage in any vigorous physical activity (VPA) (5% vs 30%) compared to the 27 GDM-unexposed children. Lower levels of physical activity were significantly associated with higher levels of anxiety. Less engagement in VPA explained 75% of the association between GDM exposure and anxiety levels.
conclusionsEngaging in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic may be beneficial for reducing anxiety, particularly amongst GDM-exposed children.
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