Table 2.
Parent Report of Child Health Behaviors, Food Insecurity, and Use of Food Resources Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among a Predominantly Low-Income Sample of Children Ages 4–12 in San Francisco, CA (n = 145)
| Variable | Prepandemic | During Pandemic | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonacademic screen time | |||
| Mean daily nonacademic screen time | 1.6 h (SD 1.3) | 3.8 h (SD 2.2) | <.001 |
| Mean daily nonacademic screen time ≥4 h per day | 6% | 52% | <.001 |
| Physical activity | |||
| Mean daily physical activity | 1.8 h (SD 1.2) | 1 h (SD 1) | <.001 |
| Bedtime | |||
| Bedtime after 10 pm | 3% | 65% | <.001 |
| Food insecurity and resources | |||
| Household food insecurity | 48% | 71% | <.001 |
| Use of foodbanks | 35% | 54% | <.001 |
| Receive free or reduced price meals from child's school | 78% | 60% | <.001 |
COVID-19 indicates coronavirus disease 2019; SD, standard deviation.