# Sociodemographic Profile of Pediatric Hemodialysis during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Challenges for Sustainable Development

## TL;DR

This study examines the sociodemographic profile and SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in pediatric hemodialysis patients and their caregivers during the pandemic.

## Contribution

It highlights the socioeconomic challenges and seroprevalence patterns in a vulnerable pediatric hemodialysis population.

## Key findings

- Seroprevalence was 25% among pediatric hemodialysis patients.
- Caregivers faced significant socioeconomic challenges, including low income and long commutes.
- All residences had basic sanitation and masonry construction.

## Abstract

to relate sociodemographic characteristics with SARS-CoV-2 serology of minors under hemodialysis and their caregivers.

a cross-sectional, descriptive study with anti-SARS-CoV-2 Spike immunoassay analysis.

ten patients and their companions were included before vaccination against COVID-19. The overall seroprevalence was 25% and 20% among patients, who had a mean age of 11.47 years, 70% of whom were male. All companions were women (100%), with a mean age of 38.41 years and 60% of mixed race. Half (50%) receive between 1 and 3 minimum wages, and 70% spend more than two hours commuting. As for the residences, all (100%) are made of masonry and have basic sanitation.

the importance of routine tracking of COVID-19 cases and the impact of socioeconomic variables on the quality of life of children and family members is evidenced.

relacionar as características sociodemográficas com a sorologia para SARS-CoV-2 de menores em hemodiálise e seu cuidador.

estudo transversal, descritivo, com análise de imunoensaio anti-SARS-CoV-2 Spike.

foram incluídos dez pacientes e seus acompanhantes, antes da vacinação contra COVID-19. A soroprevalência global foi de 25% e 20% entre os pacientes, os quais tiveram média de idade de 11,47 anos, sendo 70% do sexo masculino. Todos os acompanhantes eram mulheres (100%), com idade média de 38,41 anos e 60% de etnia parda. Metade (50%) recebe de 1 a 3 salários mínimos, e 70% gastam mais de duas horas de deslocamento. Quanto à residência, todas (100%) são de alvenaria e com saneamento básico.

evidencia-se a importância do rastreamento de casos de COVID-19 como rotina e o impacto das variáveis socioeconômicas na qualidade de vida das crianças e familiares.