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Distress, anxiety, and its correlates among caregivers of children with kidney diseases during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
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Archives de Pédiatrie . Apr2022, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p243-248. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a significant amount of psychological burden in the form of stress, anxiety, uncertainty, depression, anger, and helplessness. The caregivers of children with chronic diseases in particular are at a higher risk of mental stress and burden. We conducted an online survey among caregivers of children with kidney diseases to assess the psychosocial impact of COVID-19. The psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health was assessed through standardized psychological scales (Peritraumatic Distress Inventory, Insomnia Severity Scale [ISI], Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale [DASS], and Positive and Negative Aspect Scale) and a semi-structured interview was conducted telephonically. A total of 200 caregivers participated in the study. The mean age of the participants was 36±5.56 years, and 76% were males. Participants experienced maximum distress in terms of life threat (6.27±4.64), followed by helplessness and anger (2.66 ± 1.65). Among participants, 38% of them exhibited significant distress. The majority scored below the cut-off on positive affect (98%), and thus could not experience positive emotions and interaction, and 37.5% of participants were feeling significant negative affect. On the ISI, 38.5% of participants experienced significant sleep problems. On the DASS, 65% of participants exhibited significant stress, 76% anxiety, and 78.5% depression. A high prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression along with insomnia was detected among the caregivers of children with kidney diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0929693X
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Archives de Pédiatrie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155976501
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2022.01.003