The Impact of COVID-19 Among Black Girls: A Social-Ecological Perspective. (19th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crooks, Natasha; Sosina, Wuraola; Debra, Alyssa; Donenberg, Geri
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric psychology. Volume 47:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 270
• Page End: 278
• Publication Date: 2022-02-19
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- health disparities and inequities -- health promotion and prevention -- psychosocial functioning -- sexual or reproductive health; Clinical child psychology -- Periodicals; 618.9289005
• DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsab139
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0146-8693

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black adolescent girls' physical, psychological, and sexual development. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 25 girls (9–18 years old) primarily across the Midwestern United States. Interviews were conducted until theoretical saturation was reached. We conducted a conventional content analysis by reviewing transcripts, coding data, and developing themes. Results: Utilizing the social-ecological model findings revealed themes related to the individual-, interpersonal-, institutional-, and community-level changes that Black girls experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: Black adolescent girls need opportunities to discuss the changes, receive relevant resources, and have spaces to support their physical, psychological, and sexual development. Systems such as families, schools, and clinics should implement programming to facilitate discussions around the impact of COVID-19 on Black girls.