Corona Disease Anxiety And Parenting Stress: Predictions Of Ahvaz Children Anxiety During Home Quarantine Due To Corona Virus Outbreak

Abstract

Anxiety is one of the important variables that can effect on the present and future life of children.The aim of this study was to predict children's anxiety through Corona Disease Anxiety and Parental Stress during coronavirus quarantine. The research method was correlational. The study statistical population was all primary children and their mothers of Ahwaz in the year 2019-20. Out of 400 eligible mothers, 300 mothers were selected as the sample by convenience sampling method and answered online the questionnaires including Corona Disease Anxiety Scale, short form of Parental Stress Questionnaire and Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale- Parent Version. The Mothers completed Corona Disease Anxiety Scale, short form of Parental Stress Questionnaire and Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale- Parent Version. Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression were used to analyze the data.. The results indicated that there is a positive and significant correlation between corona disease anxiety and parenting stress with children's anxiety during coronavirus quarantine. Also, the results of regression analysis showed that corona disease anxiety and parenting stress can significantly predict 31% of changes in children's anxiety. Therefore, it is suggested that the necessary planning be done to reduce the anxiety of parents and children during epidemics.