Abstract
The effect of parental incarceration history on child health is understudied. This study examined 2016–17 National Survey of Children’s Health data (n = 29,617, age 12–17, 49% female). Logistic regression was used to examine associations between parent incarceration, reports of current youth mental health conditions, youth resilience and positive coping strategies, activity participation, physical activity, sleep, and screen time. Youth exposed to an incarcerated parent were reported to have significantly more mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, conduct/behavioral problems, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and substance use disorder. Resilience, activity participation, and sleep reduced the odds of several mental health conditions in youth with parental incarceration. Findings suggest public health implications, including additional programming to enhance coping for these vulnerable youth.
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The de-identified NSCH dataset that was generated and analyzed for this study is publicly available online, and can be found at www.childhealthdata.org/learn-about-the-nsch/NSCH, along with more information on the dataset and study.
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Bomysoad, R.N., Francis, L.A. Associations between parental incarceration and youth mental health conditions: The mitigating effects of adolescent resilience and positive coping strategies. Curr Psychol 41, 8746–8757 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01351-0
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