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Growth and Development Status of Children Post-COVID-19 Infection: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

Herlina Febrianti1, Dessie Wanda1, Efa Apriyanti1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI Depok Jawa Barat, Depok, 16424, Indonesia, 62 2178849120, 62 217864124.

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
|July 29, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Male sex and comorbidities significantly impact child growth and development post-COVID-19. This study highlights the need for enhanced support services for young children recovering from the infection.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Child Development

Background:

  • COVID-19 poses potential risks to pediatric growth and development.
  • Long-term health implications for children post-infection require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with growth and development in children under five following COVID-19 infection.
  • To understand the specific impacts of the pandemic on early childhood health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 292 children under five years old, post-COVID-19 infection.
  • Participants tested negative via PCR and were hospitalized in Jakarta (July 2021-December 2022).
  • Purposive sampling employed for participant selection.

Main Results:

  • Male sex and the 25-36 month age group were significantly linked to growth status.
  • Comorbidities emerged as the most dominant factor influencing child development.
  • Specific demographic and clinical factors correlate with post-COVID-19 pediatric health.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced hospital discharge planning is recommended for pediatric COVID-19 survivors.
  • Strengthening community health services is crucial for supporting children's recovery.
  • Interventions should address identified risk factors like male sex, specific age groups, and comorbidities.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19childdevelopmentdevelopmental statusgrowth

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