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AUTHOR(S) Moshe Hoshen; Vered Shkalim Zemer; Shai Ashkenazi (et al.)
This study has three aims: to elucidate determinants associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in children and the association with parental vaccination; to compare rates of PCR-positive SARS-CoV-2 results between vaccinated and unvaccinated children; to estimate the rate of parental COVID-19 vaccination and its association with the vaccination rate of their children. It performed a retrospective chart review of all children aged 5–11 years registered at a central district in Israel from November 21st, 2021 to April 30th, 2022, and characterized COVID-19 vaccinated vs. unvaccinated individuals. Data retrieved from the electronic medical files included: demographics [age, gender, sector, socioeconomic status (SES)]; COVID-19 vaccination (first and second doses) and influenza vaccination status; co-morbidities; and parental vaccinations for COVID-19. It divided the population into three distinct demographic groups: non-ultra-orthodox Jews (43,889 children), ultra-orthodox Jews (13,858 children), and Arabs (4,029 children).
AUTHOR(S) Nila Shakiba; Gal Doron; Avigail Gordon-Hacker (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Noa Gueron-Sela; Ido Shaleva; Avigail Gordon-Hacker (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Tanya Ebert; Nimrod Goldschmid; Edmond Sabo (et al.)
School closures due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak affected students physically, socially, and psychologically with an increase in the number of children and adolescent presenting with anxiety, depression, and drug abuse. This study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on the mental health of minors during the pandemic period and to characterize the type and number of referrals to a regional psychiatric outpatient clinic. This study included 380 children evaluated in an outpatient child psychiatric clinic. They were divided into two groups: before the lockdowns (BLD) (n=248), from January 2019 to February 2020, and during the lockdowns (LD) (n=132), from March 2020 to April 2021.
AUTHOR(S) Bar Shutzman; Naama Gershy
AUTHOR(S) Orit Shapiro; Riki Tesler; Sharon Barak (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Niveen M. Hassan-Abbas
AUTHOR(S) Yaffa Serur; Hadar Dikstein; Tal Shilton (et al.)
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, the number of patients with eating disorders (EDs) seeking treatment increased significantly. The present study sought to evaluate whether, during the pandemic (2020–21), patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) would show more ED-related, comorbid, and COVID-19-related symptoms in comparison to a naturalistic control group, and whether differences would be found between adult and adolescent patients with AN. We also examined attitudes to telemedicine use during the pandemic in patients receiving long-distance interventions. Using online self-report questionnaires, this study assessed general and COVID-19-specific symptoms with a secure digital platform (REDCap®) in 36 female adolescents with AN, 35 female adults with AN, and 25 female controls.
AUTHOR(S) Efrat Herzberg-Druker; Tali Kristal; Meir Yaish
AUTHOR(S) Inbal Golan-Tripto; Reuven Tsabari; Elie Picard (et al.)
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been a decline in pediatric emergency department visits. This study aimed to assess the pattern of pediatric foreign body aspiration (FBA) during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, in comparison to the prior years. This retrospective multicenter study compared the number of children who presented with FBA during the COVID-19 year (March 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021) to the annual average of the years 2016–2019. It also compared the lockdown periods to the postlockdown periods, and the percentage of missed FBA, proven FBA, and flexible bronchoscopy as the removal procedure.
AUTHOR(S) Limor Golan
AUTHOR(S) Palmor Haspel Shoshi; Rivka Tuval-Mashiach; Alona Bin Nun
This study aims to qualitatively explore COVID-19-related experiences of mothers of preterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the main challenges they face, and the resources available for them. The birth of a preterm infant is a stressful event under otherwise normal circumstances. The outbreak of COVID-19, the uncertainty about the virus and how it spreads, and the restrictions imposed, may have exacerbated the stress of caring for a preterm infant. In-depth interviews with 12 mothers of preterm infants who were hospitalized in the NICU at the time of study. The interview addressed challenges and resources related to coping with the pandemic. The interviews were transcribed and content analyzed, based on Lieblich et al’s model for narrative analysis. This research was conducted in accordance with the COREQ checklist.
AUTHOR(S) Nicole G. Morozov; Amiel A. Dror; Amani Daoud (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Ofra Halperin; Ola Ali-Saleh; Liora Ore (et al.)
AUTHOR(S) Meirav Hen; Vered Shenaar-Golan; Uri Yatzker
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