Journal Publication
Prevalence of Chronic Diseases, Depression, and Stress Among US Childcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published: September 2022
Researchers aimed to evaluate the prevalence of chronic diseases, depression, and stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. child care professionals.
Surveying child care workers across the country, gathering data on self-reported physical and mental health characteristics. They found that 45.7% of respondents screened positive for depression, and 66.5% reported moderate to high stress levels. These findings provide policymakers with important questions about how government can respond to this mental health crisis, given the importance of the services these child care workers provide.