Publications by authors named "Xinru Cen"
Psychological burden of hearing-impaired children and their parents through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Front Public Health
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Hearing impairment in children is linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression in both the children and their parents, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A study analyzed data from nearly 16,000 children and their parents, finding that those with hearing impairment had significantly increased odds of experiencing mental health issues.
- The pandemic led to higher rates of delayed or canceled medical care for hearing-impaired children, which further exacerbated their anxiety levels.