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Journal : Pediomaternal Nursing Journal

Hospitalized children with COVID-19 confirmed: A pilot study Hariati, Suni; Erfina; Nurmaulid; Kadar, Kusrini Semarwati; Andriani; Hasniar
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): VOLUME 9 NO 1 MARCH 2023
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v9i1.38172

Abstract

Introduction: The number of children confirmed with COVID-19 in Indonesia remains high compared to other countries (12.2%). 13.6% of all cases are hospitalized in quarantine rooms. This study aims to describe children with confirmed COVID-19 who have been hospitalized in Makassar, Indonesia.Methods: This pilot study was conducted in Makassar City, one of the cities in Indonesia with a high number of COVID-19 cases, in October 2021. A total of 25 children participated through consecutive sampling. This study consisted of children hospitalized in January-August 2021 who had confirmed COVID-19 and were admitted to quarantine or non-quarantine rooms. Inclusion criteria were children under 18 years old and parents who volunteered to complete the questionnaire based on COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines. The questionnaire focused on child and parent characteristics, COVID-19 symptoms, and the number of confirmed cases. Results: Of the 25 children hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19, 76% were hospitalized in quarantine rooms, 72% were boys, and their ages ranged from 0 to 13 years. The average number of siblings was 2.64±1.63, and the average length of hospital stay was 7.88±3.03 days. The most common symptoms were fever (68%), cough (44%), and diarrhea (28%). The majority of children had two symptoms (40%), were confirmed with COVID-19 once (84%), and were hospitalized one time (95%).Conclusions: The main characteristics of hospitalized children with confirmed COVID-19 are non-school age and boys. They have multiple symptoms, and fever is the most common. A holistic approach to treating all children hospitalized with COVID-19 should be taken. This study can be used as a baseline for formulating strategies and guidelines for preventing prolonged effects and treating hospitalized children with COVID-19.Keywords: COVID-19 in children; confirmed children; COVID-19 symptom; hospitalized children
Co-Authors Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Abdul Majid Abdur Rahman Afelya, Titi Iswanti Ah Yusuf, Ah Ahmad Mushawwir Ahmar, Hamdiah Andi Fajriansi Andi Masyitha Irwan Andi Sulfikar Andi Sulfikar Andriani Andriani Andriani Andriani Andriani Arnis Puspitha R Asriyani Hamid Badrin, Nina Nisrina Basrah, Miftahul Jannah Basso Palingrungi Burhanuddin Bahar Cahyono Kaelan Dian Sidik Arsyad Dulang, Suryaningsi Elifa Ihda Rahmayanti Elly L Sjattar Elly L. Sjattar Elly L. Sjattar Elly L. Sjattar Elly Lilianty Sjattar Endah Fitriasari Erfina Erfina Erfina Erfina Erfina Erfina, Erfina Evi Lusiana Fatamorgana Abdullah Fitrah Ardillah Fitri Andi Sabil Hasniar Hasriana Hasriana Herni Sulastien Herni Sulastien Ilhamjaya Patellongi Irfan Madamang Irma Andrianys Irma Iryanidar Irna Satriani Irnawan, Sri Marnianti Irwan, Andi Masyitha Jenny Latief Jeremiah, Rohan Dexter Juhelnita Juhelnita Kadang, Yulta Kadek Ayu Erika Lya Fitriyani M Syikir Meyke Tiku Pasang Mindo Kristofani Elizabeth Siahaan Moreen Toar, Juwita Muh. Nasrum Massi Muh. Zukri Malik Muhammad Nasrum Mulyana, Andi Saputri najamuddin, nur isriani Nour Sriyanah Numaulid Nurmaulid Nur Badriani Amahoru Nur Khalid Nur, Rezeki Nurfadhila Nurfadhila Nurhajar, Nurhajar Nurhaya Nurdin Nurlaila Fitriani Nurmaulid Nurmaulid, Nurmaulid Nurul Fadhilah Gani Qadrianti, Nurlaeli Rahmayanti, Elifa Ihda Ramla Wati Reni Astuti Rini Rachmawaty Rosdiana Natzir Rosyidah Arafat, Rosyidah Sabil, Fitri Andi Saldy Yusuf Saleh, Ariyanti Saleh, Ariyanti Sarih, Karmila Sarnida Sarnida Setialaksana, Wirawan - Silolonga, Wico Neta Sjattar, Elly L Sjattar, Elly L. Sri Wahyuni Yunus Kanang St.Nurfatul Jannah Sulastien, Herni Suni Hariati Suni Hariati, Suni Suratno Kaluku Susanti, Risqi Wahyu Syahrul Said Syahrul Syahrul Syahrul, Syahrul Takdir Tahir Vina Putri Patandung Wahyu Hidayat Wahyuni, Emmi Wardihan Sinrang, Wardihan Wico Neta Silolonga Yuliana Syam Zainuddin, Suhenny