Table 1 Survey questions asked of preschoolers’ parents on their experiences and perceptions about COVID
Construct | Question | Response options |
|---|---|---|
Perceptions about early childcare education | What benefits do you, as a parent, experience when your kids are in class-room based school? Please select all that apply | I worry less about their safety It gives me time to work we all get along better at home Having children at school eases a financial burden I worry less about how Im doing as a parent or my parenting skills I have more peace of mind about their learning I have more personal space |
What benefits does your child/children experience when they are in class-room based school? Please select all that apply | Kids get to see their friends Kids get more physical activity at school Kids sleep better at night when they go to school during the day Kids learn more at class room based school Kids are happier at home when they are able to go to school Children have more structure to their days when they are in school Children gain more social development skills when they are in school Other | |
Perceptions about COVID mitigation strategies | We want to ask you about strategies for getting back to school. Tell me, which strategies do you think would be important for getting kids back to school safely? Please select all that apply | Disinfecting classrooms daily Screening teachers for COVID 19 weekly Shorter school hours, like only morning school to avoid lunch hour and recess Vaccinating teachers Making sure kids are wearing masks or face covering Keeping kids and teachers a safe distance apart Regularly screening families of kids at your school Testing kids and families who get sick for contact Weekly school to parent communication Requiring parents and/or other adult family member Vaccinating children for COVID 19 Requiring children to get their flu shot School ventilation system upgrades Nothing would make me feel safe about returning my child back to school |
When do you imagine that it will be safe to send kids back to classroom-based school again, like it was before the pandemic? (Month/Year) | Open ended question | |
Work changes due to COVID | As a result of the COVID-19, how has your work (for wages) changed? | I have a lot more work I have a little more work I have about the same amount of work I have less work I have no work |
Physical activity, screen time, and sedentary behavior changes due to COVID | How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your level of physical activity? Physical activity might be things like going to the gym, walking or riding bicycles, taking an exercise, yoga or activity class | I am doing a lot more physical activity I am doing a little more physical activity I am doing about the same amount of physical activity as usual I am doing a little less physical activity I have stopped doing most physical activity |
How much would you agree with the statement: I have started using an app on my phone to monitor my physical activity or walking? | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree | |
How much would you agree with the statement, I have started using virtual exercise, yoga, or other activity classes on my phone, computer or TV | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree | |
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your child’s level of physical activity? | My child is doing a lot more physical activity My child is doing a little more physical activity My child is doing about the same amount of physical activity My child is doing a little less physical activity My child has stopped doing most physical activity | |
How much would you agree or disagree with the statement: my child or children spend more time on schoolwork than a cell phone, tablet? | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree | |
How much would you agree or disagree with the statement: my child or children spend more time watching television shows or movies since the pandemic? | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree | |
How much would you agree with the statement: my child or children spend more time playing games on a cell phone, tablet, or computer? | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree | |
Dietary changes due to COVID | How much would you agree with the statement: my family and my eating habits have improved, like eating more fruit and vegetables and less fried or takeout food? | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree |
How much would you agree with the statement: My family and I have been eating take-out food more than usual? | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree | |
Weight changes due to COVID | How much would you agree with the statement: my family and I have started trying to lose weight | Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree |