ArticleTranslational pediatrics2023
Network structure of emotional and behavioral problems, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts in adolescents at the school closure and reopening stage in China.
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Background: Public restriction and school closure policies during the pandemic may have long-term effects on adolescents' mental health, and adolescents' feelings and needs may change as the pandemic progresses. This study was conducted to explore the network structure and differences in emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs), loneliness, and suicidal thoughts in adolescents during different pandemic periods in China. Methods: Based on two cross-sectional studies conducted in Taizhou, China, during school closure (April 16 to May 14, 2020) and reopening (May 25 to July 10, 2021) using online questionnaire, a total of 14,726 adolescents (school closure: 6,587, school reopening: 8,139) were recruited. EBPs were evaluated based on the student version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Loneliness and suicidal thoughts were measured by item 20 and item 9 of the Chinese version of the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI), respectively. Network analysis was used to estimate the network connections and properties between EBPs, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts. Results: The prevalence of psychosocial problems significantly increased at the school reopening compared with the school closure: EBPs: 36.8% Conclusions: This study highlighted the high prevalence of EBPs, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts in Chinese adolescents. It also presented the network structure of these psychological problems over different pandemic stages. It is recommended that psychological support should be provided for adolescents, especially focusing on the central and bridge symptoms highlighted in this study.
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