Zorcec Tatjana, Jakovska Tatjana, Micevska Vesna, Boskovska Katerina, Cholakovska Valentina Cvejoska
University Children's Hospital, Skopje, RN Macedonia.
Institute for Respiratory Diseases in Children, Skopje, RN Macedonia.
Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki). 2020 Sep 1;41(2):95-101. doi: 10.2478/prilozi-2020-0038.
COVID-19 pandemic has provoked a huge change in daily functioning in millions of people worldwide. The epidemiological measures in prevention of possible infection have increased the possible risks on the mental and physical health. We have conducted a survey in order to investigate the needs and challenges of families with children with chronic respiratory diseases. In this order, we have created a questionnaire with general information about the family, general information about the child with chronic respiratory disease, overall physical and mental health before and during the pandemic, needs and mental health condition of the parents/caregivers. This survey showed that this group of families of children with respiratory disorders have suffered financially in significant way and has changed the way they perform professional and educational patterns due to the pandemic. Most of the children were stable in their physical health, but their mental health has deteriorated. This is probably due to the regular contact with the medical staff, but not with the mental health professionals. This group of children has a significant reduction in their physical activity and increase the hours in front of TV screens. The further effect on the physical and mental health is to be investigated.
新冠疫情在全球范围内对数以百万计的人的日常活动引发了巨大变化。预防可能感染的流行病学措施增加了对身心健康的潜在风险。我们开展了一项调查，以探究患有慢性呼吸道疾病儿童的家庭的需求和挑战。为此，我们创建了一份问卷，内容包括家庭的一般信息、患有慢性呼吸道疾病儿童的一般信息、疫情之前和期间的总体身心健康状况、父母/照顾者的需求和心理健康状况。这项调查显示，这组患有呼吸道疾病儿童的家庭在经济上遭受了重大损失，并且由于疫情改变了他们的职业和教育模式。大多数儿童身体健康状况稳定，但心理健康状况恶化。这可能是因为他们经常与医护人员接触，而不是与心理健康专业人员接触。这组儿童的身体活动显著减少，看电视屏幕的时间增加。对身心健康的进一步影响有待研究。
