Table 4.
Comparison between child stress-related behaviors before and during COVID-19 outbreak.
| Stress-related behaviors changes in children from before to during COVID-19 outbreak | t | p | Cohen's d |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty standing still | −6.21 | < 0.001 | 0.42 |
| Concentration difficulties | −8.07 | < 0.001 | 0.66 |
| Nervousness and irritability | −7.63 | < 0.001 | 0.63 |
| Tendency to cry for no reason | −5.60 | < 0.001 | 0.47 |
| Difficulty falling asleep | −7.28 | < 0.001 | 0.69 |
| Restless sleep with awakenings | −4.01 | < 0.001 | 0.31 |
| Food refusal | −3.68 | < 0.001 | 0.27 |
| Excessive food seeking | −4.19 | < 0.001 | 0.33 |