Social vulnerability and COVID-19: A call to action for paediatric clinicians | Zendy

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Social vulnerability and COVID-19: A call to action for paediatric clinicians

Author(s) -

Michael Prodanuk,

Stéphanie Wagner,

Julia Orkin,

Damien Noone

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/pxaa121

Subject(s) - call to action , covid-19 , vulnerability (computing) , action (physics) , coronavirus infections , medicine , social vulnerability , medical emergency , psychology , virology , computer security , computer science , business , psychiatry , outbreak , psychological intervention , physics , disease , marketing , quantum mechanics , infectious disease (medical specialty)

The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects on the lives of children globally. However, socially vulnerable children have been particularly impacted. Certain populations have increased vulnerabilities, including children and youth experiencing homelessness. Increased infection risk due to congregant living and challenges with physical distancing are contributing factors. An urgent need exists for a wholistic approach to care with unique cross-sectoral partnerships across disciplines. A recognition of the unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic on this population is urgently required by all those supporting children. Families should receive direct support in clinical settings to identify their social needs. Partnership with community agencies and advocacy for appropriate isolation facilities for patients experiencing homelessness are critical.

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