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ProfessorPaulAylin

Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health

Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health
 
 
 
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Reynolds BuildingCharing Cross Campus

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Publications

Citation

BibTex format

@article{Dewa:2020,
author = {Dewa, L and Crandell, C and Choong, E and Jaques, J and Bottle, R and Kilkenny, C and Lawrence-Jones, A and Di, Simplicio M and Nicholls, D and Aylin, P},
journal = {Journal of Adolescent Health},
title = {CCopeY: a mixed-methods co-produced study on the mental health status and coping strategies of young people during COVID-19 UK lockdown},
year = {2020}
}
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TY  - JOUR
AB  - PurposeExploring the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health is an increasing priority. Studies to date are largely surveys and lack meaningful involvement from service users in their design, planning and delivery. The study aimed to examine the mental health status and coping strategies of young people during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown using co-production methodology.MethodsThe mental health status of young people (aged 16-24) in April 2020 was established utilising a sequential explanatory co-produced mixed methods design. Factors associated with poor mental health status including coping strategies were also examined using an online survey and semi-structured interviews.Results30.3% had poor mental health and 10.8% had self-harmed since lockdown. Young people identifying as Black/Black-British ethnicity had the highest increased odds of experiencing poor mental health (odds ratio [OR] 3.688, 95% CI 0.54-25.40). Behavioural disengagement (OR 1.462, 95% CI 1.22-1.76), self-blame (OR 1.307 95% CI 1.10-1.55), and substance use (OR 1.211 95% CI 1.02-1.44) coping strategies, negative affect (OR 1.109, 95% CI 1.07-1.15), sleep problems (OR 0.915 95% CI 0.88-0.95) and conscientiousness personality trait (OR 0.819 95% CI 0.69-0.98) were significantly associated with poor mental health. Three qualitative themes were identified: (1) pre-existing/developed helpful coping strategies employed, (2) mental health difficulties worsened and (3) mental health and non-mental health support needed during and after lockdown.ConclusionPoor mental health is associated with dysfunctional coping strategies. Innovative coping strategies can help other young people cope during and after lockdowns, with digital and school promotion and application.
AU  - Dewa,L
AU  - Crandell,C
AU  - Choong,E
AU  - Jaques,J
AU  - Bottle,R
AU  - Kilkenny,C
AU  - Lawrence-Jones,A
AU  - Di,Simplicio M
AU  - Nicholls,D
AU  - Aylin,P
PY  - 2020///
SN  - 1054-139X
TI  - CCopeY: a mixed-methods co-produced study on the mental health status and coping strategies of young people during COVID-19 UK lockdown
T2  - Journal of Adolescent Health
ER  -
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