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J Pediatr Intensive Care 2021; 10(03): 197-201
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715877
Original Article

Detrimental Results of COVID-19 Fear to Child Health

Mutlu Uysal Yazici 
1   Department of Pediatric Critical Care, University of Health Sciences, Dr Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital for Maternity and Children, Ankara, Turkey
,
Bilge Akkaya
2   Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Dr Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital for Maternity and Children, Ankara, Turkey
,
Emine Gulsah Torun
2   Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Dr Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital for Maternity and Children, Ankara, Turkey
,
Ebru Azapagasi
1   Department of Pediatric Critical Care, University of Health Sciences, Dr Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital for Maternity and Children, Ankara, Turkey
,
Saliha Senel
2   Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Dr Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital for Maternity and Children, Ankara, Turkey
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Abstract

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its consequences have led to fear and anxiety among individuals worldwide. The risk of coronavirus transmission frightens people more than any other health problem they face. Parents have concerns about being infected with COVID-19 and delay accessing hospitals even in an emergency which can be very detrimental to child health. Here, in this article, we would like to present eight patients delayed in admission to the hospital to draw attention to the harmful consequences of COVID-19 fear in the community. Although anxiety and fear are encouraging to take necessary precautions, exaggeration of these emotions may cause greater health problems.

Keywords

anxiety - COVID-19 - fear


Publication History

Received: 07 June 2020

Accepted: 08 July 2020

Article published online:
04 September 2020

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