COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil
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Summary: | OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and the adherence to measures of social distancing in children and adolescents studied in three national surveys conducted in Brazil between May–June 2020. METHODS Three national serological surveys were conducted in 133 sentinel cities located in all 27 Federative Units. Multistage probability sampling was used to select 250 individuals per city. The total sample size in age ranges 0–9 and 10–19 years old are of 4,263 and 8,024 individuals, respectively. Information on children or adolescents was gathered with a data collection app, and a rapid point-of-case test for SARS-CoV-2 was conducted on a finger prick blood sample. RESULTS The adjusted prevalence of antibodies was 2.9% (2.2–3.6) among children 0–9 years, 2.2% (1.8–2.6) among adolescents 10-19 years, and 3.0% (2.7–3.3) among adults 20+years. Prevalence of antibodies was higher among poor children and adolescents compared to those of rich families. Adherence to social distancing measures was seen in 72.4% (71.9–73.8) of families with children, 60.8% (59.6–61.9) for adolescents, and 57.4% (56.9–57.8) for adults. For not leaving the house except for essential matters the proportions were 81.7% (80.5–82.9), 70.6% (69.6–61.9), and 65.1% (64.7–65.5), respectively. Among children and adolescents, social distancing was strongly associated with socioeconomic status, being much higher in the better-off families. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 showed comparable levels among children, adolescents, and adults. Adherence to social distancing measures was more prevalent in children, followed by adolescents. There were important socioeconomic differences in the adherence to social distancing among children and adolescents. |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil Coronavirus Infections, prevention & controlChildAdolescentSocial IsolationSocioeconomic FactorsOBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and the adherence to measures of social distancing in children and adolescents studied in three national surveys conducted in Brazil between May–June 2020. METHODS Three national serological surveys were conducted in 133 sentinel cities located in all 27 Federative Units. Multistage probability sampling was used to select 250 individuals per city. The total sample size in age ranges 0–9 and 10–19 years old are of 4,263 and 8,024 individuals, respectively. Information on children or adolescents was gathered with a data collection app, and a rapid point-of-case test for SARS-CoV-2 was conducted on a finger prick blood sample. RESULTS The adjusted prevalence of antibodies was 2.9% (2.2–3.6) among children 0–9 years, 2.2% (1.8–2.6) among adolescents 10-19 years, and 3.0% (2.7–3.3) among adults 20+years. Prevalence of antibodies was higher among poor children and adolescents compared to those of rich families. Adherence to social distancing measures was seen in 72.4% (71.9–73.8) of families with children, 60.8% (59.6–61.9) for adolescents, and 57.4% (56.9–57.8) for adults. For not leaving the house except for essential matters the proportions were 81.7% (80.5–82.9), 70.6% (69.6–61.9), and 65.1% (64.7–65.5), respectively. Among children and adolescents, social distancing was strongly associated with socioeconomic status, being much higher in the better-off families. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 showed comparable levels among children, adolescents, and adults. Adherence to social distancing measures was more prevalent in children, followed by adolescents. There were important socioeconomic differences in the adherence to social distancing among children and adolescents.Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública2021-06-25info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdftext/xmlhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/18814210.11606/s1518-8787.2021055003832Revista de Saúde Pública; Vol. 55 (2021); 42Revista de Saúde Pública; Vol. 55 (2021); 42Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 55 (2021); 421518-87870034-8910reponame:Revista de Saúde Públicainstname:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)instacron:USPenghttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/188142/173777https://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/188142/173774Copyright (c) 2021 Fernando C Barros, Fernando P Hartwig, Aluísio J D Barros, Ana M B Menezes, Bernardo L Horta, Cláudio J Struchiner, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Mariangela F Silveira, Marilia A Mesenburg, Odir A Delagostin, Pedro C Hallal, Cesar G Victorahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBarros, Fernando CHartwig, Fernando PBarros, Aluísio J D Menezes, Ana M B Horta, Bernardo LStruchiner, Cláudio JVidaletti, Luis PauloSilveira, Mariangela F Mesenburg, Marilia ADelagostin, Odir AHallal, Pedro CVictora, Cesar G 2021-07-05T18:34:12Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/188142Revistahttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/indexONGhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/oairevsp@org.usp.br||revsp1@usp.br1518-87870034-8910opendoar:2021-07-05T18:34:12Revista de Saúde Pública - Universidade de São Paulo (USP)false |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil Barros, Fernando C Coronavirus Infections, prevention & control Child Adolescent Social Isolation Socioeconomic Factors |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil |
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COVID-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil |
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Barros, Fernando C |
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Barros, Fernando C Hartwig, Fernando P Barros, Aluísio J D Menezes, Ana M B Horta, Bernardo L Struchiner, Cláudio J Vidaletti, Luis Paulo Silveira, Mariangela F Mesenburg, Marilia A Delagostin, Odir A Hallal, Pedro C Victora, Cesar G |
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Hartwig, Fernando P Barros, Aluísio J D Menezes, Ana M B Horta, Bernardo L Struchiner, Cláudio J Vidaletti, Luis Paulo Silveira, Mariangela F Mesenburg, Marilia A Delagostin, Odir A Hallal, Pedro C Victora, Cesar G |
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Barros, Fernando C Hartwig, Fernando P Barros, Aluísio J D Menezes, Ana M B Horta, Bernardo L Struchiner, Cláudio J Vidaletti, Luis Paulo Silveira, Mariangela F Mesenburg, Marilia A Delagostin, Odir A Hallal, Pedro C Victora, Cesar G |
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Coronavirus Infections, prevention & control Child Adolescent Social Isolation Socioeconomic Factors |
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Coronavirus Infections, prevention & control Child Adolescent Social Isolation Socioeconomic Factors |
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and the adherence to measures of social distancing in children and adolescents studied in three national surveys conducted in Brazil between May–June 2020. METHODS Three national serological surveys were conducted in 133 sentinel cities located in all 27 Federative Units. Multistage probability sampling was used to select 250 individuals per city. The total sample size in age ranges 0–9 and 10–19 years old are of 4,263 and 8,024 individuals, respectively. Information on children or adolescents was gathered with a data collection app, and a rapid point-of-case test for SARS-CoV-2 was conducted on a finger prick blood sample. RESULTS The adjusted prevalence of antibodies was 2.9% (2.2–3.6) among children 0–9 years, 2.2% (1.8–2.6) among adolescents 10-19 years, and 3.0% (2.7–3.3) among adults 20+years. Prevalence of antibodies was higher among poor children and adolescents compared to those of rich families. Adherence to social distancing measures was seen in 72.4% (71.9–73.8) of families with children, 60.8% (59.6–61.9) for adolescents, and 57.4% (56.9–57.8) for adults. For not leaving the house except for essential matters the proportions were 81.7% (80.5–82.9), 70.6% (69.6–61.9), and 65.1% (64.7–65.5), respectively. Among children and adolescents, social distancing was strongly associated with socioeconomic status, being much higher in the better-off families. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 showed comparable levels among children, adolescents, and adults. Adherence to social distancing measures was more prevalent in children, followed by adolescents. There were important socioeconomic differences in the adherence to social distancing among children and adolescents. |
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