A cross-sectional study of COVID-19 Concerns of Caregivers in a Pediatric Emergency Department

TEAM: Sophie McGregor, Mariana Brussoni, Ran D. Goldman The emergence of COVID-19 has led to increasing public anxiety. A survey of caregivers accompanying their children at BC Children’s hospital was conducted from March 27 to June 30 to determine caregiver concern of COVID-19. Over the course of the study period, a higher proportion of caregivers reported having no concern that their child had COVID-19. Children of caregivers with some concern that their child had COVID-19 were more likely to wear a facemask on the day of their visit, confirming that risk perception of caregivers drove their decision to use protective health measures for their child. Public health experts can use this information to increase awareness of COVID-19 in children.

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10/14/2020 5:55:00 PM