Serlachius Anna, Badawy Sherif M, Thabrew Hiran
Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States.
JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2020 Oct 12;3(2):e23057. doi: 10.2196/23057.
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.
在新冠疫情期间，学校关闭、获得医疗服务的机会改变以及经济压力可能对全球青少年的身心健康产生了影响，尤其是那些患有慢性健康问题（CHC）的青少年。在新冠疫情期间，患有慢性健康问题的青少年面临着一些挑战和机遇。挑战包括焦虑加剧、日常生活被打乱、与学校关闭相关的学业和社交压力、家庭暴力和虐待风险增加以及获得身体和心理社会支持的机会减少。另一方面，机遇包括学业和社交压力减轻、与家人相处时间增加、接触毒品的机会减少、使用技术更便捷地获得医疗保健以及培养适应力的机会。这篇观点文章强调了疫情期间患有慢性健康问题的青少年面临的挑战和机遇，并为进一步研究和临床护理提供了建议。
