ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024
Parental Mental Health, Gender, and Lifestyle Effects on Post-Pandemic Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Problems: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Northern Italy.
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- The mental health of European adolescents with vs. without a migration background (2013-2024)-a systematic review.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Health Literacy and Mental Health in Adolescents: Parental and Self-Reported Cross-Sectional Data in a Bilingual Region.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Adolescent Mental Health and Health-Related Behaviors Across Language-Based School Systems in South Tyrol, Italy.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Article
- Behavioral and Psychosocial Correlates of Gender Differences in Adolescent Mental Health: A Regional Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Italy.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Parental Resilience and Adolescent Mental Well-Being: A Population-Based Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents: The Role of Parental Mental Illnesses: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Perceived Financial Strain and Adolescent Mental Health: Evidence from a Population-Based Study in South Tyrol, Italy.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The association of parental COVID-19 vaccination decisions with the mental health and lifestyle of children and adolescents.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Adolescent Eating Disorder Risk in a Bilingual Region: Clinical Prevalence, Screening Challenges and Treatment Gap in South Tyrol, Italy.Nutrients · 2025Observational
- Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents Is Driven by Internal Distress Rather Than Family or Socioeconomic Contexts: Evidence from South Tyrol, Italy.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Gender specific mental health among adolescents in Northern Italy: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Integrating a Strategic Framework to Improve Health Education in Schools in South Tyrol, Italy.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Impact of Digital Media, School Problems, and Lifestyle Factors on Youth Psychosomatic Health: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe exacerbation of psychosocial problems among children and adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitates an assessment of the long-term mental health impact of pandemic interventions. Focusing on both pandemic-related factors and demographic variables, such as gender and daily habits, an analysis was conducted to understand how these elements continue to affect young populations in the post-pandemic era.
methodsIn April 2023, a comprehensive online survey was administered to families in South Tyrol, Italy, with children aged 7-19 years, to ensure age and gender representation. The survey included parent ratings and adolescent (11-19 years) self-reports using standardized instruments to measure the symptoms of mental health problems (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, SDQ), anxiety (Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders, SCARED), and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-2, PHQ-2). Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and unadjusted odds ratios (ORs).
resultsOf the 4525 valid responses, 1831 were self-reported by adolescents. Notable gender differences in mental health outcomes were identified, along with significant demographic predictors, such as age, single parenthood, parental mental health problems, and immigrant background. Negative effects were associated with reduced family climate and increased screen time, whereas physical activity showed beneficial effects. Proxy reports overestimated adolescents' mental health problems, whereas self-reports tended to underestimate them.
conclusionsPersistent mental health problems and gender disparities highlight the need for a public health approach. This should include accessible support services, resilience building, targeted support for vulnerable families and gender-specific interventions.
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