Apellániz Martínez and collaborators delve into the impact of confinement on the sleep of children and adolescents, a topic that has received little attention until now. This study aims to shed light on how COVID-19-related restrictions have affected the sleep of young individuals receiving care in the public health service.
The sample includes patients aged 3 to 16 years, and the results are revealing. At the beginning, 82% of the participants showed sleep disturbances, a percentage that persisted for 6 months. However, one year later and coinciding with the easing of measures, this figure significantly decreased to 22%.
The results underline the emotional impact of confinement on the child and adolescent population, specifically on their sleep quality.
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