COVID-19: impact, experiences and support needs of children and young adults with Cystic Fibrosis and parents
COVID-19: impact, experiences and support needs of children and young adults with Cystic Fibrosis and parents
Background: Little is known about the impact of COVID-19 and the United Kingdom's (UK) national shielding advice on people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families. This study explored the experiences and support needs of children and young adults (CYAs) with CF, and parents who have a child with CF, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: CYAs with CF and parents of CYAs with CF completed a UK wide online survey with open and closed questions exploring experiences, information and support needs and decision-making processes. Qualitative thematic content analysis and descriptive quantitative analyses were undertaken. Results: CYAs aged 10–30 years (n = 99) and parents of CYAs aged 0–34 years (n = 145) responded. Parents (72.7%) and CYAs (50.0%) worried about the virus, and both were vigilant for virus symptoms (82.7% and 79.7%). Over three-quarters of CYAs were worried about their own health if they caught the virus. CYAs worried about feeling more isolated during the virus (64.9%). Qualitative findings reported the following themes: (1) Disruption—caused by isolation, (2) impact on psychological wellbeing, (3) safety of shielding, and (4) healthcare and treatment provision—changes to care, access and support. Conclusions: The impact of COVID-19 and UK shielding advice to have no contact with anyone outside the household caused disruption to the lives and routines of individuals in relation to work, education, social lives, relationships, CF management routines and support. Parents and CYAs highlighted the need for clear, up-to-date and tailored advice on individualized risks and shielding.
COVID-19, cystic fibrosis, mental health, pandemic, well-being
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Collaco, Nicole, Legg, Julian, Day, Maria, Culliford, David, Campion, Anna, West, Carolyn and Darlington, Anne-Sophie
(2021)
COVID-19: impact, experiences and support needs of children and young adults with Cystic Fibrosis and parents.
Pediatric Pulmonology, 56 (9), .
(doi:10.1002/ppul.25537).
Abstract
Background: Little is known about the impact of COVID-19 and the United Kingdom's (UK) national shielding advice on people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families. This study explored the experiences and support needs of children and young adults (CYAs) with CF, and parents who have a child with CF, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: CYAs with CF and parents of CYAs with CF completed a UK wide online survey with open and closed questions exploring experiences, information and support needs and decision-making processes. Qualitative thematic content analysis and descriptive quantitative analyses were undertaken. Results: CYAs aged 10–30 years (n = 99) and parents of CYAs aged 0–34 years (n = 145) responded. Parents (72.7%) and CYAs (50.0%) worried about the virus, and both were vigilant for virus symptoms (82.7% and 79.7%). Over three-quarters of CYAs were worried about their own health if they caught the virus. CYAs worried about feeling more isolated during the virus (64.9%). Qualitative findings reported the following themes: (1) Disruption—caused by isolation, (2) impact on psychological wellbeing, (3) safety of shielding, and (4) healthcare and treatment provision—changes to care, access and support. Conclusions: The impact of COVID-19 and UK shielding advice to have no contact with anyone outside the household caused disruption to the lives and routines of individuals in relation to work, education, social lives, relationships, CF management routines and support. Parents and CYAs highlighted the need for clear, up-to-date and tailored advice on individualized risks and shielding.
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Accepted/In Press date: 4 June 2021
e-pub ahead of print date: 17 June 2021
Published date: September 2021
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Funding Information:
We would like to thank all parents and children/young adults who contributed their time and experiences to this study. To the Cystic Fibrosis Trust for sharing the information via social media and websites. We also would like to thank the Southampton Coronavirus Response Fund for funding this study.
Funding Information:
We would like to thank all parents and children/young adults who contributed their time and experiences to this study. To the Cystic Fibrosis Trust for sharing the information via social media and websites. We also would like to thank the Southampton Coronavirus Response Fund for funding this study.
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© 2021 The Authors. Pediatric Pulmonology Published by Wiley Periodicals LLC
Keywords:
COVID-19, cystic fibrosis, mental health, pandemic, well-being
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Local EPrints ID: 449889
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/449889
ISSN: 8755-6863
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