The occurrence of behavioral factors suggestive of anxiety and depression in 6-10 year-old children during the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil
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The Covid-19 pandemic has generated a series of changes in the lives of families and society in general, impacting physical and mental health. Social isolation and other recommendations have significantly modified daily life, reducing social interaction and social interactions and affecting children’s mental health. This study seeks to analyze behavioral factors that relate to anxiety and depression in children aged 6 to 10 years during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a qualitative cross-sectional study, with semi-structured interviews with parents and/or guardians, analyzing data through Bardin’s content analysis method. The appearance and/or intensification of some behavioral alterations was observed, such as tension, fear, stress and anxiety, with a risk of repercussions in other phases of life. For the child population, it can be difficult to understand the pandemic scenario and all the implications arising from Covid-19, especially when it comes to young children. It can be concluded that the pandemic had a major impact on children’s mental health, as it generated anxiety and depressive symptoms, in addition to dietary changes, sleep disorders and the use of technologies, contributing considerably to the increased use of screens. Long-term studies will be necessary to assess all the consequences, since psychosocial and language changes are already present.
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