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Table 4 Child absenteeism and school performance (N = 104)

From: Healthcare utilization and costs of singaporean youth with symptoms of depression and anxiety: results from a 2022 web panel

Productivity Loss Category

Mean (95% CI)

Child Absenteeism Due to Depression or Anxiety

 

Hours Missed

190 (126–254)

% Missing > 1 Week (> 40 h)

57.7%

% Missing > 1 Month (> 160 h)

39.4%

% Missing > 3 Month (> 480 h)

12.5%

Reduction in Performance Due to Mental Health Conditions

School Performance

62.9% (58.0 − 67.8%)

Daily Activities Performance

58.0% (52.8 − 63.2%)

  1. *One month was defined as missing more than 160 h of school in a given month