Publication date: Jul 11, 2025
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives, daily routines, health, and oral and dental health status of primary school children and their parents. In addition, the data of sociodemographic factors and various parameters were cross compared and analysed. This cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted in 12 primary schools. The questionnaire included 55 questions about the socio-demographic characteristics of the children and their parents, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives, daily routines, health, and oral and dental health, as well as their knowledge about these topics. Descriptive statistical methods were used to evaluate the data. Chi-square test was mainly used to analyze the relationships between categorical variables. The study included the data of 2. 466 children and their parents. The prevalence of stress was high in parents (63. 7%) and their children (52. 1%). The proportion of those whose sleep patterns changed was higher among parents and children who were stressed by the pandemic (p
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Semantics
| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | MESH | COVID-19 pandemic |
| disease | MESH | health status |
| pathway | REACTOME | Reproduction |
| disease | MESH | Oral Health |
| disease | MESH | Stress Psychological |