Children patients with COVID‐19: How can parental and peer support lessen the psychological burden of isolation (original) (raw)

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Abstract

AimTo assess the effect of parental and peer support on children's self‐esteem during the isolation period in COVID‐19‐infected children is the main objective of this study.DesignThis is a descriptive cross‐sectional study. One hundred ninety children with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID‐19 were included.MethodsA survey questionnaire to assess family and children's demographic characteristics was used for this study. A 13‐item scale to assess parental support during the isolation period and a 10‐item scale to assess peers' support during the isolation period were evaluated. Along with it, a 10‐item scale to assess self‐esteem during the isolation period was also measured.ResultsHome isolation was associated with higher parental and peer support scores than hospital isolation. The mean age of study participants was 13.23 ± 4.05 years; 52.6% were isolated at home versus 47.4% in hospital isolation. Phone calling and WhatsApp/messenger chat were methods of communication for ...

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