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ArticleScandinavian journal of child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology2021

Prevalence of elevated anxiety symptoms among children in quarantine with COVID-19 infection in the State of Qatar: A cross-sectional study.

Yasser Saeed Khan, Abdul Waheed Khan, Islam Ahmed Noureldin Ahmed, Samar Hammoudeh, Halla Salim, Mohammed AbuKhattab, Muna A Rahman S Al-Maslamani, Abdulwahed Zainel, Sarah Nidal Salameh, Majid Alabdulla

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Article in Scandinavian journal of child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yasser Saeed KhanChild and Adolescent Mental health Service, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar.
Abdul Waheed KhanMental Health Services, HMC, Qatar.
Islam Ahmed Noureldin AhmedPrimary Health Care Corporation, Qatar.
Samar HammoudehMedical Research Centre, HMC, Qatar.
Halla SalimDepartment of Infectious Diseases, HMC, Qatar.
Mohammed AbuKhattabDepartment of Infectious Diseases, HMC, Qatar.
Muna A Rahman S Al-MaslamaniCommunicable Disease Centre, HMC, Qatar.
Abdulwahed ZainelSidra Hospital, Sidra Medicine, Qatar.
Sarah Nidal SalamehCommunicable Disease Centre, HMC, Qatar.
Majid AlabdullaMental Health Services, HMC, Qatar.
Hamad Medical Corporation · QAPrimary Health Care · QAQatar University · QA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChildren are particularly vulnerable to the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption in daily life has impacted children significantly. Moreover, the increased worrying associated with the probability of getting infected or becoming seriously unwell due to infection can potentially precipitate anxiety disorders among children.

objectiveThis study aimed to determine rates of elevated anxiety symptoms in children with COVID-19 infection. It also explored whether there were any differences in terms of age, gender, and residency status.

methodA cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study with 88 participants (children aged 7-13 years, 54.5% males, 45.5% females) from two institutional quarantine centers. The Spence Children's Anxiety Scale and its validated Arabic version (self-reported questionnaires) were used to measure anxiety symptoms.

results36.3% children reported elevated anxiety symptoms. A lower rate of 32.8% was reported in younger children (7-11 years) compared to 45.8% in older children (12 and 13 years). 70.4% and 57.9% children reported physical injury fears and separation anxiety respectively. A higher prevalence of overall anxiety was reported in children from expatriate families (40.6%) compared to native children (25%). The difference in the mean scores between the expatriate and native group of children was found statistically significant for obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

conclusionsThe prevalence of elevated anxiety symptoms among children in quarantine with COVID-19 infection can be much higher than that reported in the general population. Older children can have elevated anxiety symptoms more commonly than their younger counterparts can. Expatriate children are likely to be more vulnerable to the psychological impact of the pandemic compared to children from local families. Our results suggest the crucial need of focusing on the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children. The prioritization and effective management of the mental health needs of children should be a vital component of the overall, global response to the pandemic.

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anxiety disordersChild and adolescent psychiatrychild behavior

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