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ArticleBMC public health2025

Engaging families to create a better post-pandemic future: semi-structured interviews with youth and parents in Canada.

Jeanna Parsons Leigh, Stephana Julia Moss, Sara J Mizen, Hannah Brown, Cynthia Sriskandarajah, Maia Stelfox, Donna M Halperin, Scott A Halperin, Sofia B Ahmed, Diane L Lorenzetti and 8 more

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Jeanna Parsons LeighFaculty of Health, School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada. J.ParsonsLeigh@dal.ca.
Stephana Julia MossFaculty of Health, School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Sara J MizenFaculty of Health, School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Hannah BrownFaculty of Health, School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Cynthia SriskandarajahFaculty of Health, School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Maia StelfoxFaculty of Health, School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Donna M HalperinRankin School of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada.
Scott A HalperinDepartment of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Sofia B AhmedCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Diane L LorenzettiHealth Sciences Library, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Stacie SmithYoung Canadians Roundtable on Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Micaela HarleyRoyal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Perri R TutelmanDepartment of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Kathryn A BirnieDepartments of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Melanie C AnglinCritical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Henry T StelfoxFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Nicole RacineSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Insitute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Kirsten M FiestDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.

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Abstract

backgroundInternational reports highlight important impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of youth. There is limited knowledge of the experiences and perspectives of youth, and their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examining these experiences can help us identify existing gaps in support and which policy adjustments, resources, and programs are needed to enhance the wellbeing of youth and families in the aftermath of the pandemic.

methodsIn this qualitative descriptive study Canadian youth (11-18year) and their parents (≥ 18year) who participated in a previous national survey looking at public perceptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, were invited to participate. Youth and their parents across all ten Canadian provinces were interviewed separately between June and September 2022. Interview guides were developed and refined iteratively with experts on child development along with youth and parent partners. Responses we coded inductively and a qualitative descriptive analysis was performed. We conducted and reported this study according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist.

resultsWe interviewed 14 youth-parent dyads (28 interviews). Most participants identified as Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour (18/ 28, 64%) and as cis-gender women/girls (15/28, 54%); the median ages were 14 (interquartile range (IQR) 12-16) and 46 (IQR 40-50), for youth and parents respectively. All parents (14/14, 100%) were married. We generated four topic summaries in the data, relevant to youth and family wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and in the post-pandemic period: (1) connectedness (a sense of being cared for and supported), (2) motivation and drive (activating and sustaining behaviour toward a goal despite difficulties), (3) mental health (including emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, develop fulfilling relationships, and adapting to change) and (4) coping mechanisms (strategies used to adjust to stressful events to help maintain overall wellbeing). Findings highlight negative impacts of increased isolation associated with COVID-19 pandemic and their interconnectedness. Results underscore the importance of employing integrated policies that address these complex challenges while informing the tailoring of existing policies, resources, and programs to better support and improve the well-being of youth and families as they navigate the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.

conclusionsCanadian youth and parents in our sample provided detailed descriptions on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their wellbeing and the strategies they used to reduce these impacts as much as possible. There is a need for support both at-home and in-school, emphasizing the importance of having a range of programs that address challenges across all facets of youths' lives.

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COVID-19ParentsAdolescentAdultCanadaChildFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsQualitative ResearchCOVID-19InterviewsMental healthParentsPsychologyPublic healthYouth

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PMCPMC12667078

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