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Research paper thumbnail of Disaster, disruption and disability- a multi-center parental survey of the mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children with and without disabilities in India

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the pediatric population worldwide, with Children ... more Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the pediatric population worldwide, with Children with developmental disabilities (CwDD) being particularly vulnerable. Data on the magnitude of the impact of the pandemic on children in India, particularly CwDD is much needed. The aim of the study was to explore parental perceptions of the impact of the COVID lockdown on daily behaviors and mental health outcomes of Typically developing children (TDC) compared to CwDD.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 708 parents of CwDD and TDC (age 2-18 years) in three centers in northern and western India, using an adapted version of the CoRonavIruS health and Impact Survey (CRISIS) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, 2-sample t-tests, and linear regression models were analyzed.Results: Opportunities to step out reduced equally for both CwDD and TDC (p>0.05), while social isolation was perceived more negatively (p<0.001) by TDC. Family’s exposure to COVID was significantly ...

Research paper thumbnail of Disaster, disruption and disability- a multi-center parental survey of the mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children with and without disabilities in India

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the pediatric population worldwide, with Children ... more Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the pediatric population worldwide, with Children with developmental disabilities (CwDD) being particularly vulnerable. Data on the magnitude of the impact of the pandemic on children in India, particularly CwDD is much needed. The aim of the study was to explore parental perceptions of the impact of the COVID lockdown on daily behaviors and mental health outcomes of Typically developing children (TDC) compared to CwDD.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 708 parents of CwDD and TDC (age 2-18 years) in three centers in northern and western India, using an adapted version of the CoRonavIruS health and Impact Survey (CRISIS) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, 2-sample t-tests, and linear regression models were analyzed.Results: Opportunities to step out reduced equally for both CwDD and TDC (p>0.05), while social isolation was perceived more negatively (p<0.001) by TDC. Family’s exposure to COVID was significantly ...

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