COVID-19: experiences of lockdown and support needs in children and young adults with kidney conditions
COVID-19: experiences of lockdown and support needs in children and young adults with kidney conditions
Background: during the initial COVID-19 pandemic, young United Kingdom (UK) kidney patients underwent lockdown and those with increased vulnerabilities socially isolated or ‘shielded’ at home. The experiences, information needs, decision-making and support needs of children and young adult (CYA) patients or their parents during this period is not well known.
Method: UK wide online survey co-produced with patients was conducted in May 2020 among CYA aged 12-30, or parents of children aged <18 years with any long term kidney condition. Participants answered qualitative open text alongside quantitative closed questions. Thematic content analysis using a three-stage coding process was conducted.
Results: 118 CYA (median age 21) and 197 parents of children (median age 10) responded. Predominant concerns from CYA were heightened vigilance about viral (68%) and kidney symptoms (77%) and detrimental impact on education or work opportunities (70%). Parents feared the virus more than CYA (71% vs 40%), that their child would catch the virus from them (64%) and adverse impact on other children at home (65%). CYA thematic analysis revealed: strong belief of becoming seriously ill if they contract COVID-19, lost educational opportunities, socialisation, and career development, and frustration at public for not following social distancing rules. Positive outcomes included improved family relationships and community cohesion. Only a minority (14-21% CYA and 20 -31% parents, merged questions) desired more support. Subgroup analysis identified greater negative psychological impact in the shielded group.
Conclusions: this survey demonstrates substantial concern and need for accurate tailored advice for CYA based on individualised risks to improve shared decision making
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Tse, Y
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Wallace, D.
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Pankhurst, T
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Culliford, David
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1 September 2021
Tse, Y
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Tyerman, K
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Tse, Y, Darlington, Anne-Sophie, Tyerman, K, Wallace, D., Pankhurst, T, Chantziara, S, Culliford, David, Recio Saucedo, Alejandra and Nagra, A.
(2021)
COVID-19: experiences of lockdown and support needs in children and young adults with kidney conditions.
Pediatric Nephrology, 36, .
(doi:10.1007/s00467-021-05041-8).
Abstract
Background: during the initial COVID-19 pandemic, young United Kingdom (UK) kidney patients underwent lockdown and those with increased vulnerabilities socially isolated or ‘shielded’ at home. The experiences, information needs, decision-making and support needs of children and young adult (CYA) patients or their parents during this period is not well known.
Method: UK wide online survey co-produced with patients was conducted in May 2020 among CYA aged 12-30, or parents of children aged <18 years with any long term kidney condition. Participants answered qualitative open text alongside quantitative closed questions. Thematic content analysis using a three-stage coding process was conducted.
Results: 118 CYA (median age 21) and 197 parents of children (median age 10) responded. Predominant concerns from CYA were heightened vigilance about viral (68%) and kidney symptoms (77%) and detrimental impact on education or work opportunities (70%). Parents feared the virus more than CYA (71% vs 40%), that their child would catch the virus from them (64%) and adverse impact on other children at home (65%). CYA thematic analysis revealed: strong belief of becoming seriously ill if they contract COVID-19, lost educational opportunities, socialisation, and career development, and frustration at public for not following social distancing rules. Positive outcomes included improved family relationships and community cohesion. Only a minority (14-21% CYA and 20 -31% parents, merged questions) desired more support. Subgroup analysis identified greater negative psychological impact in the shielded group.
Conclusions: this survey demonstrates substantial concern and need for accurate tailored advice for CYA based on individualised risks to improve shared decision making
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Accepted/In Press date: 2 March 2021
e-pub ahead of print date: 19 March 2021
Published date: 1 September 2021
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