Ruff Saralyn C, Linville Deanna
University of San Francisco, United States.
University of Oregon, United States.
Child Youth Serv Rev. 2021 Feb;121:105836. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105836. Epub 2020 Dec 15.
This study assessed the needs, concerns, and strengths of young adults (ages 18-26), previously placed in foster care, in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). One hundred and twenty-seven participants completed the survey in May and June, offering a preliminary description of the impact of Shelter in Place (SIP) due to COVID-19 on their well-being. The mixed-methods, cross-sectional survey assessed participants' perspectives regarding (1) changes in physical, financial, professional, social, relational, and psychological levels of concern and (2) the general impact of SIP due to COVID-19, as well as the unique impact as a current or former foster youth. Participants reported significant increases in their level of concern in each domain from before SIP orders to during SIP, which was maintained in anticipation of the year following SIP. Participants also described their experiences with SIP and COVID-19 as unique, due to their lived experience as a former foster youth. Findings highlight a need for a coordinated short and long-term response to address the needs and concerns of this vulnerable population.
本研究评估了曾被安置在寄养机构的18至26岁青年成年人在应对2019冠状病毒病（COVID-19）方面的需求、担忧及优势。127名参与者于5月和6月完成了该调查，初步描述了因COVID-19实施就地避难（SIP）措施对他们幸福感的影响。这项混合方法的横断面调查评估了参与者对以下方面的看法：（1）身体、财务、职业、社交、人际关系和心理层面担忧的变化；（2）因COVID-19实施SIP措施的总体影响，以及作为当前或曾经的寄养青年所受到的独特影响。参与者报告称，从SIP命令发布前到实施SIP期间，每个领域的担忧程度都显著增加，并且在预期SIP之后的一年中这种情况仍持续存在。参与者还表示，由于他们曾是寄养青年的经历，他们认为自己在SIP和COVID-19期间的经历很独特。研究结果凸显了需要采取协调一致的短期和长期应对措施，以满足这一弱势群体的需求并解决他们的担忧。
