Experiences of Albertan Families with Young Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Descriptive Report

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dc.contributor.authorMcDonald, Sheila
dc.contributor.authorEdwards, Sarah
dc.contributor.authorHetherington, Erin
dc.contributor.authorRacine, Nicole
dc.contributor.authorMueller, Melissa
dc.contributor.authorMcArthur, Brae Anne
dc.contributor.authorMadigan, Sheri
dc.contributor.authorDewey, Deborah
dc.contributor.authorLetourneau, Nicole
dc.contributor.authorTough, Suzanne
dc.contributor.authorGeisbrecht, Gerald
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-05T00:10:29Z
dc.date.available2021-03-05T00:10:29Z
dc.date.issued2020-11-30
dc.description4 version of report: Full report, short report, short report (French), executive summary.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis report describes data collected from Albertan families on the COVID-19 Impact Survey implemented in May 2020, which built on a unique collaboration across two longitudinal cohorts in Alberta: The All Our Families study (AOF) and the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition study (APrON). Our objectives were as follows: (1) Describe household infections of COVID-19 in Alberta among families with school-aged children; (2) Describe urban Albertan family experiences of the pandemic within the first 3-4 months of the outbreak across the areas of financial impact, maternal mental health and well-being, school and daily life, and relationships in the home; and (3) Describe associations among key predictor variables (e.g., financial impact) and outcomes (e.g., maternal anxiety, concern for child’s well-being). Study Sample: AOF and APrON Cohort participants reflect families parenting at least one child in between the ages of 8 and 12. While the respondents represent a broad range of income, education and ethnicity, they are typified by adequate income, food and housing security and partnered marital status. Highlighted Results: Physical Impact: At the time of data collection in May, 2020, over 90% of families did not have personal experience with COVID-19, either through personal infection, infection of a child, extended family member or close friend. Vaccine Intentions: Although over 60% of mothers and their children would obtain a COVID-19 vaccine when available, almost 30% are undecided and 8% would not obtain a vaccine. Financial Impact: In 58% of all families, at least one parent experienced job loss, loss of main income source, or reduced employment hours. One in five mothers reported difficulty meeting financial needs for the household, and 5% of families were experiencing food insecurity. Over 40% of respondents reported at least some impact on their ability to meet financial obligations. Mental Health and Wellness Impact: Mothers reported elevated levels of stress (21%), anxiety (25%) and depression (35%). Approximately 26% of mothers reported having limited coping skills. Almost 90% of mothers have undertaken more domestic tasks in the home. Mothers also reported that their children showed increased sadness and behavioural challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound financial and mental health impact on some families. Investment in strategies to alleviate financial stress, provide parenting supports, and alleviate mental health concerns is critical. Suggested Citation: McDonald S, Edwards S, Hetherington E, Racine N, Mueller M, McArthur BA, Madigan S, Dewey D, Geisbrecht G, Letourneau N, Tough S. Experiences of Albertan Families with Young Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Report. Calgary, Alberta: University of Calgary; 2020.en_US
dc.description.grantingagencyCanadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)en_US
dc.description.grantingagencyAlberta Innovates - Research Granten_US
dc.identifier.citationMcDonald S., Edwards S., Hetherington E., Racine, N., Mueller, M., McArthur, B.A., Madigan, S., Dewey, D., Geisbrecht, G., Letourneau, N., Tough, S. (2020). Experiences of Albertan families with young children during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive report. University of Calgary.en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/38662
dc.identifier.grantnumber#200700595 and #200700586en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/113131
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.language.isofreen_US
dc.publisher.facultyNursingen_US
dc.publisher.facultyScienceen_US
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen_US
dc.rightsUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.en_US
dc.subjectPhysical Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemicen_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19 Vaccine Intentionsen_US
dc.subjectFinancial Impact of COVID-19 Pandemicen_US
dc.subjectMaternal Concerns related to the COVID-19 Pandemicen_US
dc.subjectMaternal Mental Health and Wellness Impact of COVID-19 Pandemicen_US
dc.subjectImpact of COVID-19 Pandemic on School and Daily Lifeen_US
dc.subjectImpact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Relationships Inside the Homeen_US
dc.subjectAssociations: Financial Impact and Copingen_US
dc.titleExperiences of Albertan Families with Young Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Descriptive Reporten_US
dc.title.alternativeExpériences de familles albertaines ayant de jeunes enfants pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 : Bref rapporten_US
dc.typereporten_US
ucalgary.item.requestcopytrueen_US
ucalgary.scholar.levelFacultyen_US
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