Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

July 27, 2020

Well-Being of Parents and Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey

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  • A survey of a national sample of US parents with at least 1 child younger than 18 (n=1,011) found that 27% of parents reported worsening mental health for themselves, 14% reported worsening behavioral health for their children, and nearly 1 in 10 experienced both. A decrease in food security, employer-sponsored insurance, and regular childcare were also reported. 

Patrick et al. (July 24, 2020). Well-Being of Parents and Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey. Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-016824