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Sociodemographic Profile of Pediatric Hemodialysis during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Challenges for Sustainable
Nathália Cardoso Neves1, Richarlisson Borges de Morais1,2, Isis Oliveira Arruda1
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo. São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Objectives:
to relate sociodemographic characteristics with SARS-CoV-2 serology of minors under hemodialysis and their caregivers.
Methods:
a cross-sectional, descriptive study with anti-SARS-CoV-2 Spike immunoassay analysis.
Results:
ten patients and their companions were included before vaccination against COVID-19. The overall seroprevalence was 25% and 20% among patients, who had a mean age of 11.47 years, 70% of whom were male. All companions were women (100%), with a mean age of 38.41 years and 60% of mixed race. Half (50%) receive between 1 and 3 minimum wages, and 70% spend more than two hours commuting. As for the residences, all (100%) are made of masonry and have basic sanitation.
Conclusions:
the importance of routine tracking of COVID-19 cases and the impact of socioeconomic variables on the quality of life of children and family members is evidenced.
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