THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME: A CROATIAN SURVEY
Barišić A, Ergović Ravančić M, Majstorović D, Vraneković J
*Corresponding Author: Assoc. Prof. Jadranka Vraneković, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka,
Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, B. Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
tel: +385 (0)51 651 131, fax: +385 (0)51 678 896. Email: jadranka.vranekovic@medri.uniri.hr
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Abstract
Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus-2 infection has spread uncontrollably world-
wide. Among the most vulnerable groups in society are
populations with multiple comorbidities, including indi-
viduals with Down syndrome (DS).
Aim: Our aim was to conduct an online survey to as-
sess the impact of COVID-19 on DS individuals in Croatia.
We also explored the views of their parents and caregivers
about the challenges they faced during COVID-19.
Methods: The anonymous online survey was
launched in March 2022 and remained open until October
2022. Participants were conducted online through closed
group on Facebook. The survey included questions about
participant characteristics, medical information, clinical
presentation of COVID-19, and challenges faced by the
parents during COVID-19.
Results: A total of 268 surveys were collected and
analysed. We found that age and body mass index of DS
individuals were significantly and positively correlated
with the clinical presentation of COVID-19. Lack of social
activities, cancelled therapies, and psychological prob-
lems were the most frequently cited challenges during
the pandemic.
Conclusion: Clinicians and caregivers should primar-
ily be alert to the same COVID-19 signs and symptoms
that occur in the general population (fever, cough, short-
ness of breath). Ongoing therapies, social activities, and
psychological support should be cited as indispensable for
maintaining physical health and emotional well-being in
DS individuals.
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