The impact of COVID-19 on parents from Black ethnic backgrounds in the UK: what we have learned and why it still matters
This study engaged a large sample of families from Black ethnic backgrounds, but recruitment may have been biased by sociodemographic characteristics. Levels of psychological distress were high, possibly due to pre-existing and enduring exposure to difficult life circumstances. Support from community networks was perceived as helpful, especially by those with milder levels of psychological distress. The strong association between parents' and children's well-being suggests that family-focused interventions could be beneficial, especially if culturally adapted.
Authors
- Juliana Onwumere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7119-7451)
- Laura Sudulich
- Valentina Meregalli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0016-1237)
- Valentina Cardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7763-7099)
- Chiara Tosi
Institutions
- University of Essex (GB)
- University of Padua (IT)
- King's College London (GB)
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJPsych Open
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10049
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Essex
- UK Research and Innovation
- King's College London
- Università degli Studi di Padova
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London
- NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre
- Economic and Social Research Council