Psychology: Research and Review
Table 4 Increase in mental health problems or symptoms
Total | Brazil | Mexico | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 704 | n = 286 | n = 225 | n = 193 | |
Increase in child behavioral or emotional problems | ||||
No | 222 (31.5%) | 97 (33.9%) | 64 (28.4%) | 61 (31.6%) |
Yes | 249 (35.4%) | 95 (33.2%) | 78 (34.7%) | 76 (39.4%) |
Increase in child’s sleep difficulties or nightmares | ||||
No | 271 (38.5%) | 122 (42.7%) | 69 (30.7%) | 80 (41.5%) |
Yes | 197 (28%) | 68 (23.8%) | 72 (32%) | 57 (29.5%) |
Increase in mental health problems or symptoms (e.g., mood, anxiety, stress) | ||||
No | 131 (18.6%) | 48 (16.8%) | 43 (19.1%) | 40 (20.7%) |
Yes | 344 (48.9%) | 147 (51.4%) | 100 (44.4%) | 97 (50.3%) |
Increase in sleep problems or poor sleep quality | ||||
No | 135 (19.2%) | 53 (18.5%) | 34 (15.1%) | 48 (24.9%) |
Yes | 334 (47.4%) | 138 (48.3%) | 108 (48%) | 88 (45.6%) |
Increase in use of alcohol or substances | ||||
No | 319 (45.3%) | 121 (42.3%) | 101 (44.9%) | 97 (50.3%) |
Yes | 119 (16.9%) | 61 (21.3%) | 21 (9.3%) | 37 (19.2%) |