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[Family impact of rotavirus gastroenteritis in children under two years]

F Giménez Sánchez1, A Delgado Rubio, F Martinón Torres

  • 1Hospital Torrecárdenas, Almería, España. fgimenez@aeped.es

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|January 9, 2009
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Rotavirus acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in infants causes significant parental distress and disrupts family life more than other causes. Rotavirus infections lead to increased parental worry and more time spent on managing infant dehydration and care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) significantly impacts infant health and parental well-being.
  • Rotavirus is a common cause of AGE in young children.
  • Understanding the family's sociological impact is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose:

  • To assess the sociological family impact of rotavirus-positive (RV+) versus rotavirus-negative (RV-) acute gastroenteritis in infants.
  • To compare parental perceptions of worry, time investment, and household disruption between RV+ and RV- cases.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study in Spain analyzed 1087 infants with AGE, comparing RV+ (584) and RV- (503) cases.
  • Parents of RV+ infants reported significantly higher levels of worry, greater time dedicated to dehydration treatment, and more disruption to household tasks.
  • Parental perception indicated that RV+ AGE leads to greater worries and behavioral dysfunctions compared to RV- AGE.

Impact:

  • AGE, particularly rotavirus infections, creates significant dysfunctional experiences in daily family life.
  • Parental perception of rotavirus AGE severity influences reported family impact.
  • Findings highlight the need for parental support and targeted interventions for families dealing with rotavirus gastroenteritis.
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