Isolamento social de crianças e de adolescentes quilombolas frente à pandemia da COVID-19: desafios, enfrentamentos e consequências

Abstract

Social isolation has been the main control measure for the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which since December 2019 has affected thousands of people around the world. Populations in social vulnerability, especially Quilombola communities, have suffered greater impacts from this pandemic. However, studies investigating the effects of social isolation among children and adolescents living in quilombola communities are scarce. Objective: To understand the perception of children and adolescents from a quilombola community about social isolation during the pandemic period. Method: This is an exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, with children and adolescents from the quilombola community of Praia Grande in Ilha de Maré, Salvador, Bahia. Data were collected through individual interviews, Focus Group based on the following guiding question and its consequences: How was social isolation for you during the pandemic? The interviews were recorded, transcribed and submitted to content analysis. All ethical aspects were respected. Results: Seven children from six to 12 years old were interviewed. Data analysis pointed to four categories: Covid-19 from the child's perspective; avoiding disease; changes in routine during the pandemic; and, consequences of social distancing. Conclusions: Quilombola children and adolescents demonstrated adequate understanding of the disease and forms of prevention. For them, the interruption of the school routine was the main impact of social distancing. Intersectoral actions involving primary care services and schools should be prioritized in the planning of nursing actions with a view to promoting the health of children living in quilombola communities.