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AUTHOR(S) Zoe Duby; Brittany Bunce; Chantal Fowler (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Kerstin Monika Tönsing; Shakila Dada; Kirsty Bastable (et al.)
The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted inequities faced by persons with complex communication needs (CCN) in accessing health information and education. This study reports on the perspectives of South African rehabilitation professionals regarding access to health information and education for youth with CCN. Two asynchronous online written focus groups were conducted with 15 rehabilitation professionals. Participants’ contributions were thematically analysed.
AUTHOR(S) Quintinvan Staden; Christina A. Laurenzi; Elona Toska
South Africa’s progress towards the 95-95-95 goals has been significantly slower among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), among whom antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, retention in care and viral suppression remain a concern. After 2 years of living with COVID-19, it is important to examine the direct and indirect effect s of the pandemic on healthcare resources, access to HIV services and availability of support structures, to assess their impact on HIV care for ALHIV.
AUTHOR(S) Skye Nandi Adams; Jaishika Seedat; Joanne Neille
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remain vulnerable during the Covid-19 outbreak due to significant changes to their daily routines, social interactions and diets. In addition, these challenges may be exacerbated for children living in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) such as South Africa where there are already barriers such as poverty, access to resources and availability of support. Understanding the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on children with ASD is imperative in order to create awareness as well as provide equitable services and support to both children with ASD and their families. This study aimed to explore family-reported changes for children with ASD and their reactions and responses to the Covid-19 restrictions in South Africa.
AUTHOR(S) Naseema Shaik
AUTHOR(S) Debra L. Shepherd
AUTHOR(S) Jeané Cloete; Annelet Kruger; Maureen Masha (et al.)
South Africa reported a notable increase in COVID-19 cases from mid-November, 2021, onwards, starting in Tshwane District, which coincided with the rapid community spread of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron (B.1.1.529) variant. This increased infection rate coincided with a rapid increase in paediatric COVID-19-associated admissions to hospital (hereafter referred to as hospitalisations). The Tshwane Maternal-Child COVID-19 study is a multicentre observational study which investigated the clinical manifestations and outcomes of paediatric patients (aged ≤19 years) who had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and were admitted to hospital for any reason in Tshwane District during a 6-week period at the beginning of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in South Africa. It used five data sources, which were: (1) COVID-19 line lists; (2) collated SARS-CoV-2 testing data; (3) SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing data; (4) COVID-19 hospitalisation surveillance; and (5) clinical data of public sector COVID-19-associated hospitalisations among children aged 13 years and younger.
AUTHOR(S) Lena Gronbach; Jeremy Seekings; Vayda Megannon
AUTHOR(S) Gabrielle Wills; Jesal Kika-Mistry
AUTHOR(S) Nazeeia Sayed; Ronelle Burger; Abigail Harper (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Debra Shepherd; Nompumelelo Mohohlwane
AUTHOR(S) Brian Shambare; Clement Simuja
AUTHOR(S) Bronwynè J. Coetzee; Hermine Gericke; Suzanne Human (et al.)
Little is known about the potential impact of COVID-19 disease containment measures on children's mental health and well-being, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study sought to explore this amongst young adolescents in South Africa and from the perspectives of multiple key stakeholders. It conducted 25 individual semi-structured telephonic interviews with children (n = 7, aged 12–13 years), teachers (n = 8), parents/caregivers (n = 7) and school counsellors (n = 3) from two public primary schools in the Western Cape, South Africa. Interviews were conducted between July and September 2020 and transcribed verbatim. The data were analysed inductively using thematic analysis procures.
AUTHOR(S) Elise Farley; Amanda Edwards; Emma Numanoglu (et al.)
Perceived birth experiences of parents can have a lasting impact on children. This study explored the birth and new parenting experiences of South African parents in 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was a cross-sectional online survey with consenting parents of babies born in South Africa during 2020. Factors associated with negative birth emotions and probable depression were estimated using logistic regression.
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