Sociodemographic Profile of Pediatric Hemodialysis during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Challenges for Sustainable Development.
Nathália Cardoso Neves, Richarlisson Borges de Morais, Isis Oliveira Arruda, Maria Luiza Dautro Moreira do Val, Ana Lúcia Cardoso Santos Abreu, Maria Cristina de Andrade, Paulo Henrique Braz-Silva, Monica Taminato
Abstract
Open AccessOBJECTIVES: to relate sociodemographic characteristics with SARS-CoV-2 serology of minors under hemodialysis and their caregivers. METHODS: a cross-sectional, descriptive study with anti-SARS-CoV-2 Spike immunoassay analysis. RESULTS: ten patients and their companions were included before vaccination against COVID-19. The overall seroprevalence was 25% and 20% among patients, who had a mean age of 11.47 years, 70% of whom were male. All companions were women (100%), with a mean age of 38.41 years and 60% of mixed race. Half (50%) receive between 1 and 3 minimum wages, and 70% spend more than two hours commuting. As for the residences, all (100%) are made of masonry and have basic sanitation. CONCLUSIONS: the importance of routine tracking of COVID-19 cases and the impact of socioeconomic variables on the quality of life of children and family members is evidenced.