Prevalence and factors of COVID-19 among children in Hunan, China, following the deregulation of epidemic control: an observational study in epidemiology.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the prevalence and factors of COVID-19 infection in children aged 0-6 years within Hunan Province following the deregulation of epidemic control.

Design

This is an observational study in epidemiology, using an on-site questionnaire survey to investigate the current status of COVID-19 infection and its influencing factors in children aged 0-6 years in Hunan Province from 16 February to 24 March 2023.

Setting

Multi-stage stratified sampling method was applied in this study. The regions were categorised as developed, medium and underdeveloped. One municipality was selected from each category. In each municipality, one district and one county were chosen for cluster sampling.

Participants

Children aged 0-6 years in Hunan Province.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Wan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877153 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature