Prevalence of Socio-emotional and Behaviour problems in Preschoolers born during COVID-19 pandemic and its co-relation with Parenting Style: An Observational Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy
- Enrollment
- 125
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Child Behavioural Checklist(1.5-5)
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to assess the prevalence of behavioral and socio-emotional problems in preschoolers (ages 3-5) born during the COVID-19 pandemic in Belagavi city and examine the correlation with parenting styles. The research addresses a gap in existing studies, as most prior research focuses on children born during the pandemic between 2021-2022, with no studies looking at post-pandemic effects. The study will be observational in nature, with a sample size of 125 children from preschools in Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Data will be collected using the Child Behavioural Check List (1½ to 5 years) and the Parent Style and Dimension Questionnaire. The sampling technique will be cluster sampling followed by simple random sampling. The study will use probability sampling to ensure representative results.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 3.00 Year(s) to 5.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children attending preschools in Belagavi city.
- •Parent/Guardian/LAR(Legally authorized representative) of the child should be willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Children with developmental disorder.
- •Children with unstable mental condition.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Child Behavioural Checklist(1.5-5)
Time Frame: T0 at the time of pre assessment
Secondary Outcomes
- Parenting Style & Dimension Questionnaire(T0 at the time of pre assessment)
Investigators
Dr Deepa Metgud
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy