AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Lauren Sia, a medical student at Ohio University, presented her research on child health behaviors, specifically examining the relationship between sleep, family dynamics, and mental health in 8-14-year-olds from a rural community. The study, part of the BEAR Study, recruited children and their caregivers to analyze stress, physical activity, and sleep. Findings suggested no significant link between child behaviors, family functioning, and mental health, with most children displaying normal mental health. Limitations include reliance on parent-reported data and a small sample size. Future plans involve increasing diversity and expanding recruitment beyond the rural area.

Keywords

child health behaviors

sleep and mental health

family dynamics

BEAR Study

rural community research