SEROCoV-KIDS

This study shows that children and adolescents with special health needs suffered more than others in terms of their physical, psychological and social well-being after the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, with no obvious improvement over time.

Socio-familial environments have a strong influence on the health behaviours of adolescents. Young people from disadvantaged families smoke more, drink more soft drinks, are less physically active and are less likely to be vaccinated. These early disparities call for health strategies that integrate social and family factors.

This study assesses screen time among young people, the factors associated with it and its consequences for health. Almost all the children used screens, with a sharp increase in screen time with age. The negative effects observed on quality of life call for close monitoring and appropriate interventions.

This study looks at screen time, physical activity, sleep and their changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in children aged 3 to 17. The majority of children followed the recommendations for health behaviour and did not experience any lasting changes linked to the pandemic. However, adolescent girls are at greater risk of adverse behaviours.

These results indicate which groups of children and adolescents should be targeted by public health policies and interventions aimed at remedying social inequalities.