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ArticleThe Journal of school health2024

Baseline Sociodemographic Characteristics and Mental Health Status of Primary Caregivers and Children Attending Schools on the Navajo Nation During COVID-19.

Shannon Archuleta, Joshuaa D Allison-Burbank, Allison Ingalls, Renae Begay, Vanessa Begaye, Lacey Howe, Alicia Tsosie, Angelina Phoebe Keryte, Emily E Haroz

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  1. A Living Ethics Project to Address Psychological Distress in Chronic Illness: Process and Outcomes.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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Shannon ArchuletaDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.ORCID 0000-0002-5934-1550
Joshuaa D Allison-BurbankDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Allison IngallsDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Renae BegayDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Vanessa BegayeDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Lacey HoweDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Alicia TsosieDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Angelina Phoebe KeryteDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Emily E HarozDepartment of International Health, Center for Indigenous Health, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.

Funding

Project Safe Schools: Re-opening schools SAFELY for Native American youthOT2HD107543 · NICHD · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI BARLOW, MARY ALLISON, HAMMITT, LAURA · 2021 to 2022
$4.8M
NICHD NIH HHS OT2 HD107543
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite historical and contemporary trauma, American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN; Indigenous) communities responded with resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, AIANs experienced disproportionate rates of infection, hospitalization, death, and reduced life expectancy. School closures exacerbated disparities, leading to learning loss, economic instability, and mental health challenges among AIAN youth.

methodsThe Project SafeSchools cohort study employed a comprehensive longitudinal convergent mixed-methods approach, integrating community-based participatory research principles. The study enrolled Navajo Nation caregivers whose children were eligible to attend local reservation-based schools. We conducted an analysis of caregiver self-report baseline data collected between August 2021 and May 2022.

resultsA total of 242 caregivers completed at least part of the baseline assessment and were included in data analysis. Caregivers were primarily female (88.7%), non-Hispanic (97%), and Indigenous (97%). Most caregivers were in their late 30s (mean age 38), with varying educational backgrounds and employment statuses. Children were evenly split between males and females and distributed across different age groups. Most children attended school at baseline in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online-only settings. Caregivers reported a range of psychosocial and behavioral risks, including general mental distress, depressive symptoms, and anxiety for themselves and their children. Furthermore, caregivers and children exhibited various protective factors, such as strong cultural identity, resilience, and academic self-efficacy.

conclusionsThis study highlights the higher rates of mental health distress among participating caregivers and children compared to national averages. Despite these challenges, cultural protective factors remained strong and should guide future crisis response efforts.

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CaregiversCOVID-19Mental HealthNavajo PeopleAdolescentAdultChildFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedResilience, PsychologicalSchoolsSociodemographic FactorsUnited Stateschild and adolescent healthcommunity healthhealth disparitiesmental and emotional healthpublic health and public education partnershipssocial determinants of health

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