scholarly journals Sleep quality, timing, and psychological difficulties in Italian school-age children and their mothers during COVID-19 lockdown

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Cellini ◽  
Elisa Di Giorgio ◽  
Giovanna Mioni ◽  
Daniela Di Riso
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Sleep Timing ◽  
Psychological Difficulties ◽  
Smart Working ◽  
Temporary Closure

Background. By March 10th, 2020, the Italian Government has ordered a national lockdown to limit viral transmission of COVID-19 infection, which establishes home confinement, movement restriction, home (smart) working, and temporary closure of non-essential businesses and schools of every order and degree. The current study investigated how these restrictive measures impacted sleep quality, timing, and psychological difficulties in school-age children and their mothers during the lockdown.Methods. Using an online survey, 299 mothers reported their sleep habits (timing, quality, quantity), time experience, and psychological difficulties (emotional and behavioral) and of those of their children (6-10 yrs old) during the home confinement and, retrospectively, before the lockdown. Results. During the lockdown, children showed a marked delay in sleep timing, i.e., later bedtime and wake time, and a mild worsening in sleep quality. They were less prone to respect the daily routines and to keep track of the passage of time. We also observe increased emotional, conduct, and hyperactive symptoms, and the increase in these psychological difficulties was predicted by the change in sleep quality, boredom, and mothers’ psychological difficulties. Also, mothers showed a delayed sleep timing and worsening of sleep quality during the lockdown, which degree varied depending on their working conditions. Mothers who kept working regularly outside their home during the lockdown reported a more regular sleep pattern, whereas mothers who stopped working showed more emotional symptoms and relevant changes in their time perception. Conclusions. Overall, given the evidence of the adverse behavioral and psychological impact of home confinement and social restrictions, effective measures are needed to be in place to mitigate their long-term effects on children and their mothers, especially those in the smart working condition.

scholarly journals Sleep and Psychological Difficulties in Italian School-Age Children During COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-167
Author(s):  
Nicola Cellini ◽  
Elisa Di Giorgio ◽  
Giovanna Mioni ◽  
Daniela Di Riso
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Sleep Timing ◽  
Psychological Difficulties

Abstract Objective On March 10, 2020, the Italian Government ordered a national lockdown to limit the viral transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 infections. This study investigated how these restrictive measures have impacted sleep quality, timing, and psychological difficulties in school-age children and their mothers during the lockdown. Methods In an online survey, 299 mothers reported their sleep habits, experience of time, and psychological difficulties as well as those of their children (6–10 years old) during and, retrospectively, before the lockdown. Results During the lockdown, children showed a marked delay in sleep timing—that is, later bedtime and rise time—and a mild worsening in sleep quality. They were less prone to respect daily routines or to keep track of the passage of time. They showed increased emotional, conduct, and hyperactive symptoms, and the increase in these psychological difficulties was predicted by the change in sleep quality, boredom, and mothers’ psychological difficulties. In addition, mothers showed a delayed sleep timing and worsening of sleep quality during the lockdown, in varying degrees depending on their working conditions. Mothers who kept working regularly outside their homes during lockdown reported more regular sleep patterns, whereas mothers who stopped working showed more emotional symptoms and relevant changes in their perception of time. Conclusions Overall, given the evidence of the adverse behavioral and psychological impact of home confinement and social restrictions, effective measures needed to be in place to mitigate long-term effects on children and their mothers, especially those who have had to stop working during lockdown.

Measuring sleep habits using the Sleep Timing Questionnaire: A validation study for school-age children

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca B TREMAINE ◽  
Jillian DORRIAN ◽  
Sarah BLUNDEN
Keyword(s):  
Validation Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Sleep Timing

Effects of Quarantine Due to the COVID-19 on Sleep Duration and Quality in Algerians

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-193
Author(s):  
Kacem Abdelhadi ◽  
Houar Abdelatif ◽  
Zerf Mohamed ◽  
Bengoua Ali
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Sleep Timing ◽  
Algerian Population ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
The Impact

SummaryThis study tests the impact of COVID-19 on sleep of Algerian population before and during the COVID-19 quarantine by an estimated online survey, adapted from the PSQI Italian version. Including 1210 participants (age between 18-60 years old). The statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 22.0 software. Our results showed a significant change in sleeping quality during quarantine, the sleep timing markedly changed, we also noticed additional use of sleeping medications. Algerian scientists recommend to build public awareness and to provide necessary information regarding Algerian sleep quality, especially for Algerian adults.

scholarly journals How is the COVID-19 lockdown impacting the mental health of parents of school-age children in the UK? A cross-sectional online survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e043397
Author(s):  
Austen El-Osta ◽  
Aos Alaa ◽  
Iman Webber ◽  
Eva Riboli Sasco ◽  
Emmanouil Bagkeris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveInvestigate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on feelings of loneliness and social isolation in parents of school-age children.DesignCross-sectional online survey of parents of primary and secondary school-age children.SettingCommunity setting.Participants1214 parents of school-age children in the UK.MethodsAn online survey explored the impact of lockdown on the mental health of parents with school-age children, and in particular about feelings of social isolation and loneliness. Associations between the UCLA Three-Item Loneliness Scale (UCLATILS), the Direct Measure of Loneliness (DMOL) and the characteristics of the study participants were assessed using ordinal logistic regression models.Main outcome measuresSelf-reported measures of social isolation and loneliness using UCLATILS and DMOL.ResultsHalf of respondents felt they lacked companionship, 45% had feelings of being left out, 58% felt isolated and 46% felt lonely during the first 100 days of lockdown. The factors that were associated with higher levels of loneliness on UCLATILS were female gender, parenting a child with special needs, lack of a dedicated space for distance learning, disruption of sleep patterns and low levels of physical activity during the lockdown. Factors associated with a higher DMOL were female gender, single parenting, parenting a child with special needs, unemployment, low physical activity, lack of a dedicated study space and disruption of sleep patterns during the lockdown.ConclusionsThe COVID-19 lockdown has increased feelings of social isolation and loneliness among parents of school-age children. The sustained adoption of two modifiable health-seeking lifestyle behaviours (increased levels of physical activity and the maintenance of good sleep hygiene practices) wmay help reduce feelings of social isolation and loneliness during lockdown.

Sleep habits and sleep problems associated with depressive symptoms in school‐age children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Moo‐Estrella ◽  
Gloria Arankowsky‐Sandoval ◽  
Matilde Valencia‐Flores
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Sleep Habits

scholarly journals A global quantification of “normal” sleep schedules using smartphone data

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. e1501705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia J. Walch ◽  
Amy Cochran ◽  
Daniel B. Forger
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Light Level ◽  
Sleep Scheduling ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Sleep Timing ◽  
The World ◽  
Primary Determinant ◽  
Normal Sleep

The influence of the circadian clock on sleep scheduling has been studied extensively in the laboratory; however, the effects of society on sleep remain largely unquantified. We show how a smartphone app that we have developed, ENTRAIN, accurately collects data on sleep habits around the world. Through mathematical modeling and statistics, we find that social pressures weaken and/or conceal biological drives in the evening, leading individuals to delay their bedtime and shorten their sleep. A country’s average bedtime, but not average wake time, predicts sleep duration. We further show that mathematical models based on controlled laboratory experiments predict qualitative trends in sunrise, sunset, and light level; however, these effects are attenuated in the real world around bedtime. Additionally, we find that women schedule more sleep than men and that users reporting that they are typically exposed to outdoor light go to sleep earlier and sleep more than those reporting indoor light. Finally, we find that age is the primary determinant of sleep timing, and that age plays an important role in the variability of population-level sleep habits. This work better defines and personalizes “normal” sleep, produces hypotheses for future testing in the laboratory, and suggests important ways to counteract the global sleep crisis.

scholarly journals The relationship between obesity and sleep timing behavior, television exposure, and dinnertime among elementary school-age children

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra M. K. Venkatapoorna ◽  
Priscilla Ayine ◽  
Vaithinathan Selvaraju ◽  
Emily P. Parra ◽  
Taylor Koenigs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Timing Behavior ◽  
Elementary School Age ◽  
Sleep Timing ◽  
Television Exposure ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Behaviour typologies in ukrainian children and adolescents at the implementation of quarantine measures during COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
O.T. Yelizarova ◽  
◽  
N.S. Polka ◽  
S.V. Hozak ◽  
A.M. Parats ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Rural Families ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Rural Regions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Negative Factors

For the effective and safe implementation of quarantine measures for the prevention of infectious diseases, it is necessary to a create the conditions for the maintenance of physical and mental health of the population, especially of the children and adolescents, the most vulnerable part of it. The monitoring of quarantine conditions, as well as a lifestyle of children with the identification of possible negative factors affecting the health of schoolchildren, is a prerequisite of it. Objective: We assessed the living conditions of school-age children during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Materials and methods: We analyzed the results of the online survey of the parents of 920 children and adolescents from all regions of Ukraine (497 boys and 432 girls). All respondents signed informed consent. Data were collected from April 17 to June 5, 2020. We applied STATISTICA 8.0 for statistical analysis. Results: Only (59.4±1.7)% of urban and (33.1±4.3)% of rural families with school-age children adhered to quarantine rules (p<0.001). The probability of the deviation from the quarantine rules is 1.7 times higher in rural regions than in urban ones (RR=1.65; CI 1.42-1.92; p<0.001), and 1.4 times higher in the parents with secondary education than in the parents with higher education (RR = 1.41; CI 1.22-1.62; p<0.001). (25.0±1.4)% of school-age children were determined not to leave their homes during the lockdown. About 60% of school-age children went for a walk 1-7 times a week (10-60 min/day). Proportion of children and adolescents with walk duration of more than 60 min/day with a frequency of 5-7 times a week during quarantine made up only (10.3±1.0)%, while before quarantine - 48.5%. Conclusions: Revealed trends demonstrate a need for the development and promotion of the measures for the rise of the population awareness on the importance of compliance with quarantine rules, taking into account demographic and social characteristics. It is necessary to develop ways to achieve optimal duration of outdoor walk for children.

scholarly journals Relationship of Gadget Use With Sleep Quality in Pandemy Covid-19 In School Age Children in State Elementary School Goa Jereweh District West Sumbawa

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1680-1686
Author(s):  
Eka Adithia Pratiwi ◽  
Lestari Ananda ◽  
Baik Heni Rispawati ◽  
Rias Pratiwi Safitri
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Correlation Design

Around 1.5 billion children have been dismissed from school due to the outbreak of Covid-19,as a result of which many of them are spending more time using electronic devices during the lockdown.According to data from the American Children's Academy, 75% of 9-10 year olds experience sleep deprivation due to unsupervised use of technology.The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between gadget use and sleep quality in school age children.This study used a correlation design with a cross sectional approach.The data collection tool used a questionnaire. Data analysis used the Spearman-rho test.The results of this study found that there was no relationship between the use of gadgets and the quality of sleep during the Covid-19 pandemic with a P-Value of 0.653> 0.05 (insignificant). Recommend that parents can increase their activities and activities with children,such as involving children in home activities and exercising together to distract children from gadgets.

Reliability and validity of the Spanish version of the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ-SP) in school-age children

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-682 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Lucas-de la Cruz ◽  
V. Martínez-Vizcaino ◽  
C. Álvarez-Bueno ◽  
N. Arias-Palencia ◽  
M. Sánchez-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Children’S Sleep Habits Questionnaire ◽  
Children’S Sleep
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