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Introdução: A pandemia de COVID-19 afetou particularmente a saúde mental das
crianças e adolescentes com Perturbação de Hiperatividade e Défice de Atenção
(PHDA). No entanto, são escassas as conclusões acerca das consequências a longo
prazo nesta população vulnerável. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o
impacto a longo prazo da pandemia na saúde mental de crianças e adolescentes com
PHDA em comparação com um grupo de controlo.
Materiais e Métodos: Este estudo observacional e retrospetivo analisou dados
recolhidos na fase final da pandemia (entre novembro de 2022 e fevereiro de 2023). A
nossa amostra é composta por 37 crianças e adolescentes, com idades compreendidas
entre os 9 e os 17 anos, divididos em dois grupos: um grupo de 22 indivíduos com
PHDA e um grupo de 15 indivíduos sem esta patologia (grupo de controlo). Todos os
participantes eram seguidos em consulta de Psiquiatria da Infância e da Adolescência
no CHUCB. Utilizaram-se duas versões adaptadas do questionário COVID-19
Questionnaire 2, uma para cuidadores e outra para os indivíduos com idade igual ou
superior a 13 anos.
Resultados: Verificaram-se associações estatisticamente significativas entre a variável
“grupo” e variáveis relacionadas com o distress psicológico (p = 0,032) e o sono (p =
0,040). Observaram-se, adicionalmente, associações significativas entre a variável
“faixa etária” e variáveis referentes à sociabilização (p = 0,031) e à frequência de
comportamentos regressivos (p = 0,029). Por último, identificaram-se diferenças
significativas entre as respostas dadas pelos cuidadores e as dadas pelos adolescentes,
nomeadamente, no que diz respeito à frequência de acessos de fúria (p = 0,032), em
comparação com o período pré-pandémico.
Conclusão: Os resultados obtidos neste estudo são concordantes com as conclusões que
têm sido descritas na literatura científica, refletindo uma maior vulnerabilidade dos
jovens com PHDA face aos efeitos negativos da pandemia, comparativamente aos
indivíduos sem esta patologia. Desta forma, é importante, na prática clínica, os
profissionais de saúde estarem especialmente atentos a estas alterações para se
proceder a uma intervenção precoce nestes jovens.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly affected the mental health of children and adolescents with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, conclusions on the long-term consequences on this vulnerable population are sparse. Therefore, this study’s objective is to assess the long-term impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents with ADHD in comparison with a control group. Materials and Methods: This observational and retrospective study analysed data collected at the final stage of the pandemic (between November 2022 and February 2023). Our sample is formed by 37 children and adolescents, aged 9 to 17 years old, divided into two groups: one group of 22 individuals with ADHD and another with 15 individuals without this disorder (control group). All participants were monitored in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry appointments at CHUCB. Two adapted versions of COVID-19 Questionnaire 2 were used, one for caregivers and the other for individuals aged 13 or more. Results: We found a statistically significant association between the variable “group” and some variables related to psychological distress (p = 0,032) and sleep (p = 0,040). Significant associations were also observed between the variable “age group” and others, namely the ones concerning sociability (p = 0,031) and the frequency of regressive behaviours (p = 0,029). Lastly, it was discovered significant differences between caregivers’ and adolescents’ answers, namely regarding the frequency of choleric outbursts (p = 0,032), comparatively with the pre-pandemic period. Conclusion: The results of this study are concordant with the conclusions described on the scientific literature, by reflecting an increased vulnerability of children and adolescents with ADHD in comparison with those without this disorder.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly affected the mental health of children and adolescents with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, conclusions on the long-term consequences on this vulnerable population are sparse. Therefore, this study’s objective is to assess the long-term impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents with ADHD in comparison with a control group. Materials and Methods: This observational and retrospective study analysed data collected at the final stage of the pandemic (between November 2022 and February 2023). Our sample is formed by 37 children and adolescents, aged 9 to 17 years old, divided into two groups: one group of 22 individuals with ADHD and another with 15 individuals without this disorder (control group). All participants were monitored in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry appointments at CHUCB. Two adapted versions of COVID-19 Questionnaire 2 were used, one for caregivers and the other for individuals aged 13 or more. Results: We found a statistically significant association between the variable “group” and some variables related to psychological distress (p = 0,032) and sleep (p = 0,040). Significant associations were also observed between the variable “age group” and others, namely the ones concerning sociability (p = 0,031) and the frequency of regressive behaviours (p = 0,029). Lastly, it was discovered significant differences between caregivers’ and adolescents’ answers, namely regarding the frequency of choleric outbursts (p = 0,032), comparatively with the pre-pandemic period. Conclusion: The results of this study are concordant with the conclusions described on the scientific literature, by reflecting an increased vulnerability of children and adolescents with ADHD in comparison with those without this disorder.
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Adolescente Covid-19 Criança Phda Saúde Mental