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Table 4 Multivariable linear regression model exploring effect of parent survey responses on parents’ mental wellbeing

From: The COV-ED Survey: exploring the impact of learning and teaching from home on parent/carers’ and teachers’ mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19 lockdown

 

Multivariable model

Factor

Coefficient (95% CI)

p-value

I have someone to support me with my mental health and wellbeing

  No

Ref

 

  Yes

4.15 (2.19 – 6.11)

 < 0.001

My child has access to their own laptop/computer/tablet/smartphone to complete school work

  Strongly agree

Ref

 

  Agree

-0.22(-2.08 – 1.64)

 

  Neutral

-1.78 (-5.80 – 2.24)

 

  Disagree/strongly disagree

-5.87 (-8.85 – -2.88)

0.002

Working from home at the same time as supporting my child with learning is easy to coordinate

  Strongly agree/agree

Ref

 

  Neutral

-2.54 (-5.29 – 0.20)

 

  Disagree

-2.86 (-5.32 – -0.40)

 

  Strongly disagree

-6.28 (-8.85 – -3.61)

 < 0.001

I feel supported by my child’s school and/or teacher and know who to contact if I have any problems with learning from home

  Strongly agree

Ref

 

  Agree

-4.49 (-7.16 – -1.82)

 

  Neutral

-4.29 (7.22 – 1.37)

 

  Disagree/strongly disagree

-5.46 (-8.34 – -2.57)

0.003

I feel capable and confident using technology to support my child with learning from home

  Strongly agree

Ref

 

  Agree

-2.32 (-4.65 – 0.00)

 

  Neutral

-2.31 (-5.12 – 0.50)

 

  Disagree/strongly disagree

-5.02 (-8.03 – -2.01)

0.01

My child’s mental health and wellbeing has been affected by learning from home

  No

Ref

 

  Yes

-4.25 (-6.11 – -2.38)

 < 0.001