Covid-19 and social distancing among children and adolescents in Brazil

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ID16780100
AutoresFernando C Barros (0000-0001-5973-1746, Universidade Católica de Pelotas), Fernando Pires Hartwig (0000-0003-3729-0710, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Aluísio J D Barros (0000-0002-2022-8729, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Ana M B Menezes (0000-0002-2996-9427, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Bernardo L Horta (0000-0001-9843-412X, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Cláudio José Struchiner (0000-0003-2114-847X, Fundação Getulio Vargas), Luis Paulo Vidaletti Ruas (0000-0002-2840-6841, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Mariela Felisbino Da Silveira (0000-0002-2861-7139, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Marilia Arndt Mesenburg (0000-0001-9598-4193, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre), Odir Antonio Dellagostin (0000-0003-2803-4088), Odir Delagostin (Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Pedro Rodrigues Curi Hallal (0000-0003-1470-6461, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Cesar G Victora (0000-0002-2465-2180, Universidade Federal de Pelotas)
Ano2021
Volume55
Páginas42
Data de publicação2021-06-25
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoRevista de Saúde Pública (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0034-8910 • E-ISSN: 0034-8910
EditoraUniversidade de São Paulo. Agência de Bibliotecas e Coleções Digitais (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.11606/s1518-8787.2021055003832
PMID34190899
OpenAlexW3174430216
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas8

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

Antibody · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) · Disease · Environmental health · Population · Serology · Social distance · Socioeconomic status · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Demography · Education during COVID-19 pandemic · Immunology · Internal Medicine · Medicine · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Pediatrics