A new NIH study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents with pre-existing mental, emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities. The findings reveal that these teens faced more severe effects, including lower life satisfaction, compared to their peers.
A recent NIH study found that caregiver pandemic-related stress was associated with increased child behavior problems, while higher levels of emotional and instrumental support reduced these issues. The research suggests that support for caregivers positively impacted child behavior outcomes across diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
A new NIH study found that living in a well-resourced neighborhood with access to healthy food, parks, and clean air reduces the risk of childhood asthma. Children born in high-opportunity neighborhoods had significantly lower asthma incidence rates compared to those from low-opportunity areas.
A recent NIH study found that caregivers' education levels and child ages played significant roles in determining their primary sources of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers with lower education levels reported more financial concerns, while those with higher education levels were more worried about social distancing.