Psychosocial Challenges and Opportunities for Youth With Chronic Health Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Serlachius, Anna; Badawy, Sherif M; Thabrew, Hiran

doi:10.2196/23057

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Resource type(s): Article
Keyword: COVID-19
coronavirus
pandemic
chronic illness
youth
adolescents
children
psychosocial
anxiety
Rights: Attribution 4.0 International
Creator: Serlachius, Anna
Badawy, Sherif M
Thabrew, Hiran
Abstract: School closures, altered access to health services, and economic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic have likely had an impact on the mental and physical well-being of youth worldwide, particularly among those with chronic health conditions (CHCs). A number of challenges and opportunities have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic for youth with CHCs. Challenges include heightened anxiety, disrupted routines, academic and social stresses associated with school closure, increased risk of domestic violence and abuse, and reduced access to physical and psychosocial support. On the other hand, opportunities include reduced academic and social stress, increased time with families, reduced access to substances, easier access to health care using technology, and opportunities to build resilience. This viewpoint paper highlights both challenges and opportunities for youth with CHCs during the pandemic and offers recommendations for further research and clinical care.
Original Bibliographic Citation: Serlachius A, Badawy SM, Thabrew H. Psychosocial Challenges and Opportunities for Youth With Chronic Health Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2020;22(10):8.
Related URL: https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2020/2/e23057/
Publisher: JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC
Date Created: 2020-10-12
Original Identifier: (PMID) 33001834
Language: English
Subject: MESH: COVID-19
Chronic Disease
Adolescent Health
Psychosocial Functioning
Anxiety
Grants and funding: Auckland Medical Research Foundation [1720008]; Starship Foundation [SF 8473]; National Institute of Health (NIH) from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) [K23HL150232]
DOI: 10.2196/23057

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