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Parental response to child's isolation during the SARS outbreak.

Sophia S C Chan¹, Daisy Leung, Helena Chui

¹Department of Nursing Studies, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. nssophia@hkucc.hku.hk

Ambulatory Pediatrics : the Official Journal of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association

|September 18, 2007

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Parents need better psychological preparation and communication during child hospitalizations for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Improving these aspects can reduce fear and anxiety for families during infectious disease outbreaks.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Health
Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Psychological Preparedness

Background:

Hospitalization of children with highly suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome (HSS) during the 2003 SARS outbreak presented unique challenges for parents.
Parental experiences were marked by uncertainty, fear of infection, and the need for effective coping mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the needs, uncertainties, and experiences of parents whose children were hospitalized with HSS.
To identify strategies for enhancing parental psychological preparedness and communication during infectious disease outbreaks.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study utilizing semistructured interviews with parents of pediatric HSS patients.
Interviews were conducted in Hong Kong during the SARS outbreak (March-May 2003).

Main Results:

Four key themes emerged: fear of isolation/infection control, sources of anxiety, coping strategies, and communication challenges.
Parents experienced significant fear related to isolation and infection control procedures.

Conclusions:

Enhanced psychological preparedness is crucial for parents facing child hospitalization during outbreaks.
Improved communication among parents, healthcare professionals, and children can mitigate fear and anxiety, fostering trust and understanding.