Accepted for/Published in: Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
Date Submitted: Mar 27, 2025
Date Accepted: Jun 4, 2025
Factors Associated with Child Growth and Development Post COVID-19
ABSTRACT
Background:
Contracting COVID-19 may affect child growth and development, potentially leading to various health issues. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the child growth and development following COVID-19 infection.
Objective:
This study aimed to identify factors associated with the growth and development status of children under five years old post-COVID-19 infection.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study included 292 children under 5 years old, three months after COVID-19 infection. All participants had obtained negative PCR test results and were hospitalized in a type-A hospital in Jakarta between July 2021 and December 2022. Participants were selected using purposive sampling techniques.
Results:
This study found male gender and age group of 25-36 months old were significantly associated with growth status. Meanwhile, the most dominant factor associated with child development was the presence of comorbidities. Thorough discharge planning should be provided to families to ensure continued support for their child’s growth and development.
Conclusions:
This study recommends that hospital management optimize discharge planning related to child growth and development. Additionally, public health offices should enhance community health services to ensure that children receive ongoing health care support for their growth and development after hospital discharge.
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