Investigation of the Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic Process on Sleep Habits of Children and Adolescents

ABSTRACT Backgraund/Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic process on sleep habits and problems in children. Methods: The mothers of patients aged 0-18 years, who applied to XXX Pediatrics Clinic between May 15 and June 15, 2020, for outpatient health care were included in the study. A structured questionnaire was administered to mothers who volunteered to participate in the study. Results: A total of 457 children, 237 girls (51.9%) and 220 boys (48.1%) participated in the study. The mean age of the participants was 10.03±4.4 years (Min:1 - Max:18). The average sleep time before the pandemic was 9.5 hours, and the average sleep time was 10 hours during the pandemic. A delay of 1 hour and 42 minutes was found between bedtime before the pandemic and bedtime during the pandemic (