Eric A Waselewski1, Marika E Waselewski2, Tammy Chang3. 1. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2. Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 3. Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Electronic address: tachang@med.umich.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the needs, emotions, and coping behaviors of U.S. youth during COVID-19. METHODS: Two open-ended questions were posed to 1,174 MyVoice youth, aged 14-24 years, on March 20, 2020, regarding their needs and coping strategies during COVID-19. Qualitative responses were coded using thematic analysis and data were summarized with descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The average age of the 950 respondents (RR = 80.9%) was 18.9 ± 2.8 years with 52.1% female and 63.8% white. While 32.6% of participants felt resources were readily available, 35.2% felt resources were difficult to access or unavailable. Participants also described both emotional responses (27.4%) and coping strategies (69.8%). Most emotional responses were negative, including symptoms of anxiety or depression. Commonly reported coping strategies included staying connected and maintaining positivity. CONCLUSIONS: A significant portion of U.S. youth are experiencing unmet needs and negative emotions due to COVID-19 suggesting additional youth outreach is necessary to ensure basic needs, including socialization, are met.
PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the needs, emotions, and coping behaviors of U.S. youth during COVID-19. METHODS: Two open-ended questions were posed to 1,174 MyVoice youth, aged 14-24 years, on March 20, 2020, regarding their needs and coping strategies during COVID-19. Qualitative responses were coded using thematic analysis and data were summarized with descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The average age of the 950 respondents (RR = 80.9%) was 18.9 ± 2.8 years with 52.1% female and 63.8% white. While 32.6% of participants felt resources were readily available, 35.2% felt resources were difficult to access or unavailable. Participants also described both emotional responses (27.4%) and coping strategies (69.8%). Most emotional responses were negative, including symptoms of anxiety or depression. Commonly reported coping strategies included staying connected and maintaining positivity. CONCLUSIONS: A significant portion of U.S. youth are experiencing unmet needs and negative emotions due to COVID-19 suggesting additional youth outreach is necessary to ensure basic needs, including socialization, are met.
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