ArticleFrontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry2026
Is fatigue associated with adolescents' mental health? A pre- vs. post-COVID-19 cross-sectional survey comparison.
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Aim: Fatigue is a common complaint reported by adolescents and adults; and one of the persistent symptoms of long COVID-19. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of self-reported fatigue and associated factors among adolescents in Finland at two distinct time points, pre- (2018) and post-COVID (2023). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adolescents in two cities, Rovaniemi and Salo, Finland, in 2018 and 2023. All schools with students in the 7-9th grades in Rovaniemi (10) and Salo (4) cities were invited to participate in the survey, except special needs schools and classes. The Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) questionnaire was used to determine the severity of fatigue among adolescents. A total of 5,583 adolescents aged 13-17 years ( Results: The prevalence of fatigue increased among females from 16.2% in 2018 to 24.3% in 2023 ( Conclusion: The notable increase in fatigue, among girls, post-COVID highlights the need for sustained attention to adolescent mental health and physical health, especially in relation to internalizing and externalizing problems.
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