Table 3.
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children.
| Features | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| NRS Scorea | ||
| Psychological condition | 6.36 | 2.37 |
| Sleep level | 7.25 | 2.37 |
| Nutritional level | 7.69 | 2.22 |
| Academic achievement | 6.55 | 2.38 |
| Screen time | 7.89 | 2.27 |
| Physical activity | 5.27 | 2.65 |
| Hygiene practices | 8.73 | 1.49 |
| Communication | 6.12 | 2.39 |
| Family-child interaction | 7.89 | 2.08 |
| Weight (kg) gained during restrictions imposed during the pandemic | 3.87 | 2.28 |
| Number | Percentage | |
| Child gained weight during restrictions | ||
| Yes | 198 | 42.6 |
| No | 266 | 57.4 |
| Changes in child's mental stateb | ||
| More stressed | 198 | 42.7 |
| More nervous | 198 | 42.7 |
| More tired | 72 | 15.5 |
| Angrier | 152 | 32.8 |
| More peaceful | 37 | 8 |
| More positive | 35 | 7.5 |
| Not affected | 113 | 24.4 |
a
NRS: Numeric rating scale score.
b
More than one answer was given.