Prodanuk Michael, Wagner Stephanie, Orkin Julia, Noone Damien
Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Paediatr Child Health. 2020 Nov 24;26(1):1-3. doi: 10.1093/pch/pxaa121. eCollection 2021 Feb.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects on the lives of children globally. However, socially vulnerable children have been particularly impacted. Certain populations have increased vulnerabilities, including children and youth experiencing homelessness. Increased infection risk due to congregant living and challenges with physical distancing are contributing factors. An urgent need exists for a wholistic approach to care with unique cross-sectoral partnerships across disciplines. A recognition of the unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic on this population is urgently required by all those supporting children. Families should receive direct support in clinical settings to identify their social needs. Partnership with community agencies and advocacy for appropriate isolation facilities for patients experiencing homelessness are critical.
新冠疫情对全球儿童的生活产生了巨大影响。然而，社会弱势群体中的儿童受到的影响尤为严重。某些人群的脆弱性增加，包括无家可归的儿童和青少年。群居生活导致感染风险增加以及保持社交距离面临挑战，都是促成因素。迫切需要一种全面的护理方法，建立跨学科的独特跨部门伙伴关系。所有支持儿童的人都迫切需要认识到新冠疫情对这一人群产生的意外后果。应在临床环境中为家庭提供直接支持，以确定他们的社会需求。与社区机构建立伙伴关系，并为无家可归的患者争取合适的隔离设施至关重要。
