What is it about?

"Understanding What Affects Child COVID-19 Survival" We studied 6,441 kids under 18 with COVID-19 from April 2020 to May 2021. We found that 2.7% didn't make it. We saw that age, how they were diagnosed, treatment, illness severity, and recent travel affected survival. Older kids had a lower risk. Suspected cases, ventilator use, severe illness, and recent travel increased the risk. The most critical factor for survival was how sick the child got. This emphasizes the need to prevent COVID-19 and keep kids healthy.

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Why is it important?

Our study is unique as it focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on children, a timely and critical issue during the ongoing pandemic. We analyzed data from April 2020 to May 2021, providing up-to-date insights. Understanding factors like age, diagnosis, treatment, illness severity, and travel history influencing child COVID-19 survival is essential for guiding healthcare decisions and public health strategies. This research is highly relevant and valuable for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers working to protect children during the pandemic.

Perspectives

This publication is a timely reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, especially for children. It highlights that while older kids seem to be at lower risk, severe illness, hospitalization, and travel history increase the danger. This information is critical for shaping our prevention efforts and healthcare strategies during the ongoing pandemic. It underscores the collective responsibility to protect our children and the dedication of healthcare professionals and researchers in this endeavor.

Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga

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This page is a summary of: Predictors of Mortality Among Children with Confirmed and Suspected Cases of COVID-19 in East Java, Indonesia, Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, February 2023, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s391917.
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