| Literature DB >> 35719739 |
Elizabeth J D'Amico1, Alina I Palimaru1, Daniel L Dickerson2, Lu Dong1, Ryan A Brown1, Carrie L Johnson3, David J Klein1, Wendy M Troxel4.
Abstract
American Indians and Alaska Natives suffer disproportionately from poverty and other inequities and are vulnerable to adverse health and socioeconomic effects of COVID-19. Using surveys and interviews (May - July 2020), we examined urban American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents' (N=50) health and behaviors, family dynamics, community cohesion, and traditional practice participation during COVID-19. About 20% of teens reported clinically significant anxiety and depression, 25% reported food insecurity, and 40% reported poor sleep. Teens also reported high family and community cohesion, and many engaged in traditional practices during this time. Although many teens reported problems, they also emphasized resilience strategies.Entities:
Year: 2021 PMID: 35719739 PMCID: PMC9205322
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am Indian Cult Res J ISSN: 0161-6463