Social Restrictions Research Articles

An Study Of The Effectiveness Of Government Policies In Fostering Women’s Entrepreneurship

Female entrepreneurs face various challenges while starting and managing their businesses, including restricted access to financing, social and cultural restrictions, and gender discrimination. Governments across the world recognize the importance of encouraging women's entrepreneurship as a method of achieving gender equality and supporting economic growth. This analysis looks at how effective government measures are in encouraging women's entrepreneurial spirit. The study contains a review of current research on women's entrepreneurship and government programs, as well as an examination of the elements that influence the effectiveness of these initiatives. The study's findings indicate that government policies can be effective in promoting women's entrepreneurship, but their effectiveness is dependent on a variety of factors, including the level of policy implementation, policy design, and the cultural and social context in which they are implemented. The paper continues with a discussion of the significance of the research for policymakers and practitioners, highlighting the necessity for continued efforts to remove the barriers that women entrepreneurs encounter and build an environment favorable to their success.

Self-kindness as a protective factor: mitigating the impact of social restriction on mental health of family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Objectives During the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers of people with dementia (PwD) face increased while managing their own mental health (MH). Self-kindness, or treating oneself with care and understanding, may serve as a protective factor. Caregivers’ self-perceptions of health, as well as their perceptions of PwD’s health, may influence this relationship. This study aimed to examine whether caregivers’ health perceptions moderate the relationship between self-kindness and depressive symptoms during pandemic-related social restrictions in Brazil. Methods A total of 131 caregivers (87.1% women; mean age 51.3 ± 14.3 years) participated in structured interviews assessing self-kindness, depressive symptomatology, care burden, dementia severity, and health perception (self and PwD). A three-way moderation model was tested with depressive symptomatology as the outcome. Predictors included Self-kindness and health perceptions; covariates were care burden, previous self-rated health and dementia severity. Results No significant relationship was found between self-kindness and depressive symptoms among caregivers who did not perceive a health decline. However, among those who perceived a decline in their own health, higher levels of self-kindness mitigated the negative impact on MH (β = 0.56; SE = 0.22; p < 0.05). Conclusion Self-kindness may serve as a protective psychological resources for caregivers, particularly when they perceive a deterioration in their own health.

Livelihood resilience and adaptive cycles of farming households during the implementation of social restriction policies due to COVID-19 in Indonesia: case study from Grobogan Regency, Central Java

Livelihood resilience and adaptive cycles of farming households during the implementation of social restriction policies due to COVID-19 in Indonesia: case study from Grobogan Regency, Central Java

Postoperative outcomes of a pelvic pouch procedure: Lessons learned over 40 years among 5070 patients.

Postoperative outcomes of a pelvic pouch procedure: Lessons learned over 40 years among 5070 patients.

The Setback of Indonesia Democracy in The Covid-19 Pandemic Era in Law-Making Process

At the beginning of 2020, the world was faced with the COVID-19 Pandemic which had an impact on various fields, from health, economics, education to politics and law, especially in the Law-Making Process, the existence of Large-Scale Social Restriction policies to overcome the Pandemic on the other hand had an impact on limited space for participation. The public takes part in the Law-Making Process due to the policy to reduce meetings involving large crowds in one place, apart from that the issue of transparency worsens the practice of the Law-Making Process during the Covid-19 Pandemic, including the revision of the Mineral and Coal Law and the Law-Making Process of the Job Creation Law, even though the existence of the law is the basis for the government to act and carry out its functions is an essential thing in a civil law based state. A good law must fulfill 2 (two) aspects, including the material and the formal aspects. Several practices that deviate from formal aspects of the Law-Making Process during the Covid-19 Pandemic violate the principles of participation and transparency and threaten democracy. Through a normative juridical approach with conceptual, statutory and comparative approaches, this research aims to explain the symptoms of legislative practices that threaten democracy during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The research results show that participation in the Law-Making Process during the Pandemic was weak and not transparent. In the future, as an effort to maximize public participation in the Law-Making Process during the emergency period, it needs to be supported by the adoption of information technology to comprehensively support the public's role in the Law-Making Process at every stage, coupled with the Constitutional Court Decision No. 91/PUU-XVIII/2020 which orders meaningful public participation in Law-Making Process.

Impact of Pandemic-Related Social Restrictions on Language and Speech Development in Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate at 18-24 Months.

ObjectiveDetermine if early speech and language development in children born with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) was impacted by social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.DesignCohort study using data from The Cleft Collective.ParticipantsChildren with CL/P whose first 18-24 months were before the pandemic compared to children whose first 18-24 months were impacted by the pandemic.MeasuresPrimary outcome: parental reported Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Third Edition (ASQ-3). Secondary outcomes: 18- to 24-month speech and language therapy (SLT) assessment location; ability to judge velopharyngeal function for speech; SLT judged-expressive language and consonant inventory size for children with a cleft palate. Analyses adjusted for confounders.ResultsWe found no statistical evidence to suggest a difference in ASQ-3 communication (n = 631; ORadjusted 0.96; 95% CIs 0.533, 1.742; P = 0.902), SLT judgements of expressive language (n = 175; ORadjusted 0.66; 95% CIs 0.224, 1.947; P = 0.452), or consonant inventory size at age 18-24 months (n = 186; IRRadjusted 0.98; 95% CIs 0.775, 1.249; P = 0.896) between pre-pandemic and pandemic impacted groups. There was weak statistical evidence of an association between virtual appointments and SLT being unable to rate features of velopharyngeal function for speech (ORadjusted 3.54; 95%CIs 0.849, 14.755; P = 0.083).ConclusionsNo statistical evidence of an association between exposure to pandemic-related social restrictions and early language development or consonant inventory size at age 18-24 months. Small sample sizes, variation in the pandemic impacted groups, and limitations of the measures should be considered when interpreting the findings. Further work is required to further examine the use of virtual appointments for speech assessment.

Understanding perspectives of college going youths: insights into social behavior and reproductive health needs

Background: College-going youth face significant psychological and reproductive health challenges due to academic pressures, social relationships, and personal development. Social support, including counseling, is essential in addressing these concerns. The objectives were to examine the social restrictions and reactions to family conflicts among college going youths and to explore the perceived benefits, barriers and perceptions related to social behavior and reproductive health needs of youths. Methods: A cross sectional study was done among 265 college going youth aged 17-30 years who were selected by convenience sampling. Their psychosocial stressors and accessibility to reproductive health information were explored. Results: The study involved 265 participants’ majority of whom (76.6%) faced social restrictions, and 68.3% reacted, mostly by understanding their parents' views (75.1%). Family conflicts were reported by 15.1%. Major barriers to seek counseling for psychological stressors included fear of judgment (54.3%) and being labeled as a mental health sufferer (23.8%). Despite 55.8% recognizing counseling benefits, access to mental health support was inconsistent, with only 37% having access to counselors. Internet (53.2%) was the primary source for reproductive health information and 43% of the participants agreed that counseling improves reproductive health status. Conclusions: Addressing social and reproductive health issues requires an understanding of perceptions and needs of youths providing them trustworthy information and support system. Efforts should be made to establish supportive settings at college levels for reducing barriers in communication to improve their social behavior and reproductive health.

Accessibility of eHealth Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among People With and People Without Impairment: Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey.

The adoption of eHealth accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inequalities in the adoption of eHealth during the COVID-19 pandemic have been reported, but there are few such studies among people with impairment. This study aimed to investigate self-reported use and difficulty in the use of eHealth before the COVID-19 pandemic compared to during late social distancing restrictions in Sweden, among people with and without impairment, as well as between different types of impairment. A cross-sectional survey was distributed twice by snowball sampling to people with self-reported impairment and a general population matched by age, gender, and county. Use and difficulty in the use of six eHealth services were compared between groups using chi-square test and logistic regression with year interaction terms, reported as odds ratio adjusted (aOR) for gender and age with 95% CI. The surveys included 1631 (in 2019) and 1410 (in 2021) participants with impairment, and 1084 (in 2019) and 1223 (in 2021) participants without. Participants with impairment, compared to those without impairment, reported less use and more difficulty in booking health care appointments online, digital identification, and the Swedish national web portal for health information and eHealth services (1177.se), both before and during the pandemic (P=.003 or lower). Video health care appointments were the exception to this disability digital divide in eHealth as video appointment adoption was the most likely among participants with attention, executive, and memory impairments (interaction term aOR 2.10, 95% CI 1.30-3.39). Nonuse and difficulty in the use of eHealth were consistently associated with language impairments and intellectual impairments. For example, language impairments were inversely associated with use of the logged-in eHealth services in 1177.se in 2021 (aOR 0.49, 95% CI 0.36-0.67) and were associated with difficulty in the use of 1177.se in 2019 (aOR 2.24, 95% CI 1.50-3.36) and the logged-in eHealth services in 1177.se in 2021 (aOR 1.89, 95% CI 1.32-2.70). Intellectual impairments were inversely associated with the use of the logged-in eHealth services in 1177.se in 2021 (aOR 0.19, 95% CI 0.13-0.27). This repeated cross-sectional survey study, including participants with diverse types of impairment and a control group without impairment, reveals persisting disability digital divides, despite an accelerated adoption of eHealth across the pandemic. eHealth services were not accessible to some groups of people who were identified as being at risk of severe disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. This implies that all people could not use eHealth as a measure of infection protection.

Mental health among Chinese university students during COVID-19: 28-month, ten-wave longitudinal study.

The cumulative effects of long-term exposure to pandemic-related stressors and the severity of social restrictions may have been important determinants of mental distress in the time of COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate mental health among a cohort of Chinese university students over a 28-month period, focusing on the effects of lockdown type. Depression, anxiety, stress and fear of COVID-19 infection were measured ten times among 188 Chinese students (females 77.7%, meanage = 19.8, s.d.age = 0.97), every 3 months: from prior to the emergence of COVID-19 in November 2019 (T1) to March 2022 (T10). Initially depression, anxiety and stress dipped from T1 to T2, followed by a sudden increase at T3 and a slow upward rise over the remainder of the study period (T3 to T10). When locked down at university, participants showed greater mental distress compared with both home lockdown (d = 0.35-0.48) and a no-lockdown comparison period (d = 0.28-0.40). Conversely, home lockdown was associated with less anxiety and stress (d = 0.19 and 0.21, respectively), but not with depression (d = 0.13) compared with a no-lockdown period. This study highlights the cumulative effects of exposure to COVID-19 stressors over time. It also suggests that the way in which a lockdown is carried out can impact the well-being of those involved. Some forms of lockdown appear to pose a greater threat to mental health than others.

Surviving the pandemic: the livelihood struggles of undocumented Chinese immigrants in the UK

ABSTRACT This study examines the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on UK-based undocumented Chinese immigrants (UCIs), their responses, and contributing factors across distinct policy periods. Its core contribution is to address the gap in research on the dynamic patterns of UCIs in the UK during a public health emergency. The return migration wave, job uncertainty, and psychological impact on UCIs were investigated to fill the methodological gap in minority group research, drawing insights from inequality theories. The study also explored the UCIs’ reactions and responses, revealing how their coping strategies influenced both their own well-being and that of broader society. Online questionnaires and semi-structured interviews revealed that UCIs experienced various individual and social consequences, including a notable return migration wave, unequal employment opportunities, and mental health challenges due to isolation. Return migration reshaped UCIs’ labour market, creating the paradox of increased job availability alongside rising unemployment. However, UCIs were less affected by lockdown and social distancing restrictions due to their already isolated lifestyles and a relatively moderate regulatory approach during the pandemic. Their primary stressors were fears of illness and poverty.

ADHD and digital disconnection: Exploring inclusive and practical approaches

Digital disconnection is increasingly sparking widespread debate and action, with social media age restrictions and phone bans being enacted around the world. As more people are required or encouraged to disconnect from the Internet, this commentary argues for more inclusive and practical disconnection strategies, particularly for those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD highlights the complexities of digital disconnection, as individuals with this neurodivergent condition are often seen as the intended beneficiaries of digital detox retreats, disconnection interventions, and emerging public policies such as social media or high school phone bans. This commentary seeks to facilitate dialog and debate among digital disconnection scholars, offering a starting point for researchers interested in digital disconnection, screen time, disability, neurodivergence, and digital inclusion. By examining digital disconnection from contrasting ADHD theoretical perspectives, the paper aims to broaden the understanding of digital disconnection, considering diverse relationships with technology and the socio-cultural contexts of screen use and productivity.

Direct and indirect crisis of food security due to COVID-19 emergence in Addis Ababa and Amhara regions, Ethiopia: a lesson for the inevitable pandemics

BackgroundCOVID-19 caused a significant impact on food security; particularly among low- and middle-income countries. The objective of the current study was to assess both the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 on individuals’ food security in the metropolitan and regional context of Ethiopia.MethodsThis project utilized a retrospective study design with a mixed methods approach. It assessed the food insecurity experience of individuals both before and after the emergence of COVID-19 through the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES). Food sellers were interviewed to identify the factors that increased post-COVID-19 emergence food insecurity. Inferential analysis using ordinal logistic regression was undertaken based on the Polytomous Universal Model (PLUM) procedure.ResultsThe size of the family and the type of work for income generation were statistically associated (p < 0.05) with the food security of individuals, both before and after COVID-19 emergence. Location (p = 0.002, odds = 0.37), age (p = 0.002, odds = 2.57) and educational status (p = 0.001, odds = 0.24/) of individuals had a statistically significant effect on the food security of individuals before COVID-19 emergence only. The ordinal value of all FIES indicators increased after COVID-19 emergence compared with pre-pandemic food insecurity. Overall food security of individuals was reduced by 21.5%, with the moderate and severe food insecurity of individuals increasing by 13.1% and 15.9%, respectively. The COVID-19 preventive measures that affected the individuals’ food security, in the order of their priority, were: transport bans; food price increment; lockdown measures; job loss; market bans; social distance restrictions; fear of the pandemic; movement restrictions; over-buying; food inaccessibility; and, lack of cash due to bank closure. In addition, pre-existing non-pandemic related natural and man-made disasters played a role in the food security crisis, including drought, war, and desert locust emergence.ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic has directly and indirectly affected individuals' food security. Learning from the experiences of COVID-19 may assist governments in preparing for future pandemics. Suggested improvements include forming impact reduction task forces and establishing disease prevention strategies that will not compromise food security.

Anorexia in times of Covid-19: what can we learn from thematic analysis of Twitter posts

Abstract To examine how individuals with anorexia nervosa expressed and navigated their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic through analysis of social media discourse, with particular attention to the mediation of lived experience through digital platforms. The study analyzed 155 English-language tweets containing keywords related to anorexia nervosa and COVID-19, collected over a 14-month period using systematic data collection protocols. Content underwent rigorous thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's a (Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 9,2014) methodological framework, with two independent coders achieving 84% reliability in identifying semantic themes through iterative analytical refinement. Analysis revealed five interconnected themes characterizing the technological mediation of pandemic experiences: (1) The dialectic between visibility and concealment in digital spaces; (2) Reconfiguration of isolation and social connection through online platforms; (3) Digital expressions of spatial boundaries and safety during restrictions; (4) Virtual articulation of movement and embodiment; and (5) Technological mediation of pandemic-related body perception. These themes illuminate how social media platforms simultaneously enabled expression of distress while shaping manifestations of the “anorexic voice” during unprecedented social disruption. This analysis of naturalistic social media discourse provides crucial insight into how individuals with anorexia nervosa navigated periods of widespread disruption, while revealing the complex role of digital platforms in mediating these experiences. The findings contribute to understanding both immediate clinical implications and broader theoretical frameworks around technological mediation of eating disorder experiences during social restriction periods.

Unveiling the Impacts of Islamic Regulations and the Limitations of Islamic Feminism: Experiences of Women from Iran

In Iran, strict Islamic regulations significantly impact women’s lives, imposing legal and social restrictions that limit personal freedoms and exacerbate socioeconomic inequalities. While Islamic feminism focuses on cultural and religious recognition, it may neglect pressing issues and exclude non-Muslim women. This qualitative study that included semi-structured interviews with fifteen Iranian women who had recently migrated to Australia and of diverse religious identities focussed on how gender dynamics in Iran contribute to gender (in)equality. The interview questions addressed various aspects, including personal backgrounds, family dynamics, societal treatment, cultural norms, and self-perceptions. The findings revealed that the compulsory hijab and other enforced traditions restricted freedoms, subjected women to scrutiny, and caused emotional distress. Societal judgment and lack of support further contributed to an environment where women felt unsafe and vulnerable to harassment. Importantly, this article applies an inclusive feminist theoretical framework (Zack, 2005) that transcends religious and cultural constraints, respecting both Islam and feminism. Through the women’s experiences, this feminist approach is applied to understand and reveal the limitations that Islamic feminism can have for some Iranian women.

The Effect of COVID-19 on Attendance Rates in Pediatric Residency Training Educational Sessions.

Residency education faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs had to adopt new methods to maintain high-quality education while adhering to social distancing restrictions. This necessity prompted medical training programs worldwide to change their learning routines dramatically. A notable shift occurred from traditional classroom lectures to online educational tools, with web-based learning becoming a key strategy to address these challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the transition to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic on attendance rates at scheduled educational sessions in a pediatric residency program. We postulated that the introduction of virtual lectures for residency training will increase the attendance of residents. All pediatric residents exposed to in-person and virtual learning during the study period (October 2020) were included. Attendance recordswere reviewed, and data were stratified based on the year of expected graduation (Class of 2021 and Class of 2022). The attendance rate percent (ARP) was calculated as: (Number of educational sessions attended / Total number of sessions held) × 100.ARP during the prepandemic (traditional method; July-September 2019) period was compared with ARP during the pandemic period (virtual learning; July 2020-September 2020). Statistical analysis was done using chi-square analysis. A total of 23 residents were subjects in the study: 11 from the graduating class of 2021 and 12 from the graduating class of 2022. In July- October 2019, with 54 lectures, the total expected attendance was 1,242 (23 residents × 54 lectures). In July-October 2020, with 62 educational sessions, the total expected attendance was 1,426 (62 sessions × 23 residents). The actual attendance was451 (36%) in 2019 compared to 722 (51%) in 2020, a 15% increase (p < 0.00001). This increase was associated with the shift to virtual learning for both classes (p < 0.001). Our results show a significant increase in educational session attendance rate among our resident group after the implementation of virtual learning, irrespective of their level of training. However, it is not a given that increased attendance is likely to result in increased knowledge and better clinical performance. Virtual learning should be considered a valuable educational toolfor residency training.

A Cross-Sectional Study on Problematic Media Use (PMU) in Indian Children and Its Association With Behavioral Issues and Parenting Styles During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and restrictions on the people's movement were imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19. With significant social restrictions, digital media emerged as the key to socialization and daily functioning. Psychological and behavioral issues have been reported in children with excessive screen use. A cross-sectional online study was conducted to evaluate problematic media use (PMU) among children, its impact on behavior, and its association with parenting styles. Data were recorded using a questionnaire for sociodemographic, screen use details and behavioral issues (temper tantrums, disruptive behavior, sleep issues, etc.), Problematic Media Use Measure Short Form (PMUM - SF), and Parenting Styles & Dimensions Questionnaire - Short Version (PSDQ - SF). A total of 253 parents responded, and 218 completed questionnaires were analyzed (mean age = 9.29; SD = 3.07). Sixteen percent (N=35) of the population showed PMU, most of whom (62.86%) belonged to the 6-to11-year age group. PMU was significantly associated with behavioral issues in the form of temper tantrums (p<0.01), clingy/attention-seeking behavior, sleep disturbances, and appetite issues (p<0.05). Authoritarian (p=0.001) and permissive (p=0.000) parenting styles were significantly higher in children with PMU. The study provides a snapshot of the situation during the initial phases of the pandemic regarding PMU in children and shows its behavioral impact. It also highlights the importance of parenting styles and the possibility of developing parental skills to curtail PMU.

Overview of Oral Health Status among High School Students Post-Covid-19 Pandemic (A Study at Triguna High School, Jakarta)

Introduction: According to a survey by the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the public largely overlooked oral health in favor of adhering to health protocols. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Indonesian government implemented Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) and Public Activity Restrictions (PPKM), which required people to stay home and attend school remotely. These measures directly affected oral health. Both the general public and healthcare workers were concerned about contracting the virus, leading them to avoid activities involving close contact with others. Many adolescents currently in high school experienced the pandemic, with most attending school from home. As a result, they paid little attention to their oral health. Practices such as brushing teeth twice a day became less frequent and when dental pain occurred, students often resorted to over-the-counter medications. Objective: To evaluate the oral health status of high school students after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods and Materials: This cross-sectional study used purposive sampling of students at Triguna High School in Jakarta, following specific inclusion criteria. Data was collected through oral health examinations and the completion of a questionnaire based on the WHO Annex form. Results: Of the 207 students examined, 150 were found to have dental caries, with a DMF-T index of 3.03. Additionally, 94 students had calculus, and 58 exhibited signs of inflammation. Conclusion: The most significant oral health issue among students at Triguna High School is dental caries. While 120 students need treatment, it is not urgent, and 20 students require immediate care.

The Socio-Cultural Construction of Menstruation in the Ghanaian Context: A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Parents, Teachers, and Adolescent Girls.

(1) Background: Menstruation, experienced by 1.8 billion girls and women globally, is often misunderstood and surrounded by taboos and misconceptions, particularly in low-income countries like Ghana. This study explores the Ghanaian socio-cultural representation of menstruation and the cultural experiences of young girls during menarche. (2) Methods: This qualitative exploratory study was conducted in five Senior High Schools in Ghana's Volta Region, using purposive and convenience sampling. Fifteen Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted, including five FGDs each for female students, teachers, and parents, with 10-12 participants per group. All FGDs were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated, and imported into MAXQDA 2022 for thematic analysis. (3) Results: This study identified various socio-cultural beliefs and practices surrounding menstruation in Ghana, including the celebration of menarche, viewing menstrual blood as unclean, and cultural taboos like household, religious, and social restrictions. (4) Conclusion: Despite shifting beliefs and practices, cultural and social practices/restrictions regarding menstruation are persistent in the Volta Region of Ghana, and these practices often determine how society interacts with menstruating women. These practices often determine how society interacts with menstruating girls and women and hinder optimal menstrual health and hygiene.

Detaching From the Nine-to-Five: How Retirement and Genetics Are Related to Chronotype.

Our sleep-wake rhythm is determined by the interaction of our work-life balance, that is, the 'social clock', and our biological clock. After retirement, the social restrictions generally loosen up, possibly giving more room for our genetic predispositions to regulate the sleep-wake rhythm. In this study, we investigated shifts in wake-up times and chronotypes during employment and retirement. We used data from 20,189 participants from the Netherlands Twin Register. We applied a mixed-effects model to test whether the type of day (working day or non-working day) is a predictor of wake-up time in early birds and late risers. Next, we performed a regression to assess the prevalence of chronotypes in employees and retirees. Then, we tested whether the two groups differed in their wake-up times on working days and non-working days using quantile regression. Finally, we used polygenic scores for morningness to predict the variance in chronotype in employees and retirees. Both early and late risers have later wake-up times on non-working days compared to working days. Employment status was not a predictor of chronotype, but rather of wake-up time on working days. The effect of the polygenic score for morningness on chronotype did not depend on employment status. Our study showed that the social clock influences wake-up time on working days, but not chronotype, making chronotype a relatively stable trait. Additionally, the social clock does not suppress the genetic predisposition for chronotype. These analyses enhance our understanding of how both society and genetics influence our chronotype and sleep-wake rhythm.

Vaccine hesitancy of adolescents and their parents in a possible future Pandemic based on their COVID-19 experience.

To determine the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy and its influencing factors among adolescents and their parents during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. The descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in central Turkiye in May 2022, one month after the government lifted social distancing restrictions related to the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. The sample comprised adolescents aged 12-18 years and their parents. Data was collected using a personal information form and the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale in Pandemics. Data was analysed using SPSS 26. Necessary permissions were obtained from the Provincial Directorate of National Education, the Scientific Research Platform of the Ministry of Health, and the Ethics Committee of Yozgat Bozok University. Of the 1,324 adolescents, 828(62.5%) were females and 496(37.5%) were males with overall mean age 14.94±1.71 years. Of the 1,305 parents, 689(52.8%) were females and 616(47.2%) were males with overall mean age 41.27±6.27 years. Among the adolescents, 1,215(91.8%) had not received the coronavirus disease-2019 vaccine. Among the parents, 264(20.2%) had not received the vaccine. Among adolescents, 544(44.8%) and among parents, 736(60.6%) cited concerns about potential side effects as the reason for not getting themselves or their child vaccinated. Additionally, 654(49.4%) adolescents and 339(26%) parents expressed vaccine hesitancy in the face of a possible future pandemic. Mean vaccine hesitancy score was 30.78±8.88 among the adolescents, and 31.94±7.72 among the parents. Age, level of their information about the pandemic, intent to be vaccinated in a possible future pandemic, and sources of information about the pandemic were significant factors related to vaccine hesitancy (p<0.05). There was considerable vaccine hesitancy among the subjects, which calls for focussing on strategies to address the issue to avoid potential negative impact during any future pandemic.