A qualitative study of adolescents and young adults’ experience and perceived needs during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic - 08/05/22

Doi : 10.1016/j.arcped.2022.02.002

Maxime Morsa ^a,^b, Samuel Sassine ^a,^c, Xin Yu Yang ^a,^c, Rui Ning Gong ^a,^c, Pouneh Amir-Yazdani ^c,^d, Tchogna Alexandra Sonia ^c, Matthew Gibson ^e, Olivier Drouin ^a,^c,^f,^g, Nicholas Chadi ^a,^c,^h, Prévost Jantchou ^a,^c,^i,^⁎
^a Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
^b Sorbonne Paris North University, Laboratory of Education and Health Practices (UR 3412), Paris, France
^c CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
^d Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
^e McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
^f Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, CHU Sainte-Justine, Canada
^g Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada
^h Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, CHU Sainte-Justine University Hospital, Canada
ⁱ Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, CHU Sainte-Justine University Hospital, Canada

^⁎Corresponding author at: Pediatric gastroenterology, CHU Sainte-Justine, 3175 Côte Sainte-Catherine, H3T 1C5, Montréal, Québec, Canada.Pediatric gastroenterologyCHU Sainte-Justine3175 Côte Sainte-Catherine, H3T 1C5MontréalQuébecCanada

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Abstract

Aims

COVID-19 has led to unprecedented public health measures such as school and university closures across the world. While initial surveys show an increase in anxiety, we have little information on the subjective experience of adolescents and young adults (AYAs). The aims of this study were to understand the lived experience and needs of AYAs related to home confinement and preventive measures due to COVID-19.

Demographics and settings

A total of 25 AYAs (13–24 years old) with diverse gender, age, or health conditions, living in Québec (Canada), were interviewed in May 2020, during the COVID-19 home confinement period.

Methodology

Four virtual focus groups were held via a virtual video-conferencing platform (Zoom©). Thematic analysis was conducted.

Results

Thematic analysis revealed five main themes: (1) challenges and opportunities related to the experience of home confinement; (2) variable risk perception of COVID-19 infection; (3) development of coping strategies to maintain well-being; (4) need for information and accompaniment; (5) apprehensions related to perceptions of the future.

Conclusion

AYAs did not feel considered in public health decisions, fostering an increase in anxiety, especially in more vulnerable AYAs living with chronic diseases.

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Keywords : COVID-19, Adolescents, Young adults, Pandemic, Qualitative study, Experience

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Suggestions expressed by AYAs to support youth during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Vol 29 - N° 4

P. 281-286 - mai 2022 Retour au numéro

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A qualitative study of adolescents and young adults’ experience and perceived needs during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic - 08/05/22

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