COVID-19 Associated Worry and Emotional Distress in Youth and Young Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The COVID-19 (C19) pandemic impacted youth mental/behavioral health with a 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. Little is known about the emotional impact of C19 for children with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The purpose of the current study is to describe C19-related distress and worry among youth with CKD.

Methods

C19 questionnaire adapted from the SARS-CoV-19 worry scale was completed for participants. Covariate data were collected at or prior to C19 questionnaire administration.Analyses examined rates of C19 emotional distress and worry and included logistic regression to identify associations with socioeconomic and disease-related covariates.

Results

The sample included 320 participants from the Chronic Kidney Disease in Chil

SUBMITTER: Carlson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12525824 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature