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Social, Academic, and Health Status Impact of Long COVID on Children and Young People: An Observational, Descriptive,

Alba Gonzalez-Aumatell1,2, Maria Victoria Bovo1, Clara Carreras-Abad1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, 08916 Badalona, Spain.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 11, 2022
PubMed

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Long COVID significantly impacts children and young people (CYP), causing persistent symptoms like fatigue and neurocognitive issues. This condition also affects their academic and social lives, highlighting an urgent need for further research and support.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited evidence exists on the long-term health consequences of COVID-19 in children and young people (CYP).
  • Understanding the clinical profile and multifaceted impacts of long COVID in this demographic is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary clinical characteristics of long COVID in CYP.
  • To investigate the effects of long COVID on the academic, social, and overall health status of CYP.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, descriptive, and longitudinal study was conducted.
  • Fifty CYP with COVID-19 symptoms persisting over 12 weeks post-SARS-CoV-2 infection were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Common symptoms included fatigue (100%), neurocognitive disorders (74%), muscular weakness (74%), and headache (72%).
  • Significant academic and social disruptions were observed: 18% missed school, 34% had reduced schedules, 66% experienced decreased performance, and 68% ceased extracurricular activities.

Conclusions:

  • Long COVID presents a substantial burden on CYP, affecting their physical health, cognitive function, and daily life.
  • This study underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to address the challenges faced by CYP with long COVID.

Keywords:
adolescentschildrenfatiguelong COVIDneurocognitive disorderspost-COVID-19 conditionpost-acute COVID-19 syndromeyoung people

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