COVID-19 restrictions strained child services and children’s well-being in South Africa

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Subject of Research: Social Science

Article Title: COVID-19 restrictions strained child services and children’s well-being in South Africa

Article References: Marais, L., Matamanda, A., Gbadegesin, F., Ntema, J., Mgwele, A., Dunn, M., Nel, V., Lehobo, T. M., Andres, L., & Denoon-Stevens, S. (2024). The COVID-19 restrictions, child services and the well-being of children in South Africa. International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 18(1), Article 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40723-024-00138-7

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DOI: 10.1186/s40723-024-00138-7

Keywords: child well-being and safety concerns amid COVID-19 restrictions, COVID-19 impact on child services in South Africa, COVID-19 restrictions and child protection challenges, disruption of educational and social services for children during pandemic, effects of pandemic on children's mental health, long-term effects of COVID-19 on children's development, mental health consequences of COVID-19 for children in South Africa, pandemic-induced challenges in accessing child healthcare and, pandemic-related strain on child welfare systems, South African government response to child service disruptions

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COVID-19 restrictions strained child services and children’s well-being in South Africa