Factors associated with mental health of young children during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying societal measures have impacted children and their families all over the world. Little is known about the factors associated with mental health outcomes in young children (i.e., 1 to 6 years old) during the pandemic. The current study aimed to examine associations with potential risk and protective factors, i.e., direct COVID-19 exposure factors as well as within-family characteristics. Methods Caregivers of children aged 1–6 years old were recruited in the Netherlands to participate in an ongoing longitudinal research project. In the... Mehr ...