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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey
Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics, 27 (2024), 1; 51-58. https://doi.org/10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007
Barišić, Anita; Ergović Ravančić, M; Majstorović, D; Vraneković, Jadranka

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Barišić, A., Ergović Ravančić, M., Majstorović, D. & Vraneković, J. (2024). The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey. Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics, 27. (1), 51-58. doi: 10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007

Barišić, Anita, et al. "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey." Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics, vol. 27, no. 1, 2024, pp. 51-58. https://doi.org/10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007

Barišić, Anita, M Ergović Ravančić, D Majstorović and Jadranka Vraneković. "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey." Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics 27, no. 1 (2024): 51-58. https://doi.org/10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007

Barišić, A., et al. (2024) 'The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey', Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics, 27(1), pp. 51-58. doi: 10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007

Barišić A, Ergović Ravančić M, Majstorović D, Vraneković J. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey. Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics [Internet]. 2024 June 01 [cited 2024 December 02];27(1):51-58. doi: 10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007

A. Barišić, M. Ergović Ravančić, D. Majstorović and J. Vraneković, "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey", Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 51-58, June 2024. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:184:549417. [Accessed: 02 December 2024]

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Title (english)The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey
AuthorAnita Barišić
AuthorM Ergović Ravančić
AuthorD Majstorović
AuthorJadranka Vraneković
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Biology and Medical Genetics)
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Public Health and Health Care
Abstract (english)
Abstract Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection has spread uncontrollably worldwide. Among the most vulnerable groups in society are populations with multiple comorbidities, including individuals with Down syndrome (DS). Aim: Our aim was to conduct an online survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on DS individuals in Croatia. We also explored the views of their parents and caregivers about the challenges they faced during COVID-19. Methods: The anonymous online survey was launched in March 2022 and remained open until October 2022. Participants were conducted online through closed group on Facebook. The survey included questions about participant characteristics, medical information, clinical presentation of COVID-19, and challenges faced by the parents during COVID-19. Results: A total of 268 surveys were collected and analysed. We found that age and body mass index of DS individuals were significantly and positively correlated with the clinical presentation of COVID-19. Lack of social activities, cancelled therapies, and psychological problems were the most frequently cited challenges during the pandemic. Conclusion: Clinicians and caregivers should primarily be alert to the same COVID-19 signs and symptoms that occur in the general population (fever, cough, shortness of breath). Ongoing therapies, social activities, and psychological support should be cited as indispensable for maintaining physical health and emotional well-being in DS individuals.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleBalkan Journal of Medical Genetics
Numberingvol. 27, no. 1, pp. 51-58
e-ISSN2199-5761
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:184:549417
Publication2024-06-01
Document URLhttps://www.sciendo.com/article/10.2478/bjmg-2024-0007
Type of resourceText
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