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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

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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
Related factors of postnatal growth failure upon hospital discharge among low-birth-weight infants in Eastern Indonesia Hariati, Suni; Erfina; Lusmilasari, Lely
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 12 NO 1 MARCH 2026
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v12i1.74789

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Introduction: Postnatal growth failure is common among low birth weight (LBW) infants, impacting their childhood catch-up growth and development. This study aimed to identify factors associated with postnatal growth failure at hospital discharge among LBW infants. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, examining medical records of LBW infants from July 2023 to 2024 at seven hospitals in Indonesia. Records included infants with birth weights under 2500 grams treated in SCNU and/or NICU, excluding those with incomplete data, readmissions, or referrals. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses identified factors related to postnatal growth failure.Results: The study reviewed 161 LBW infants to identify growth failure factors at discharge. Most were preterm, with 65.2% delivered by cesarean section. Significant risk factors included gestational age (OR 4.215; P-value .002), birth growth category (OR 6.155; P-value .006), and nasal oxygen history (OR 2.869; P-value .023). Preterm infants had a 4.2 times higher risk of growth failure, while small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants had a 6.2 times higher risk than appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) infants. The length of hospitalization and type of nutrition showed no statistical significance.Conclusion: Preterm and SGA infants are at higher risk of postnatal growth failure at discharge. Enhancing family-centered care, nutritional support, infection prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for improvement in SCNU/NICU.Keywords: low birth weight, growth failure, hospital discharge, postnatal, preterm infant