Treatment adherence and behavior of pediatric liver transplant recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lev DorfmanRaouf NassarMichal Rozenfeld Bar-LevMichal ShafirIlan OseranYael Mozer-GlassbergRachel GavishAmit AssaRaanan ShamirOrith Waisbourd-Zinman

Published in: Pediatric transplantation (2022)

Among pediatric LT recipients a higher proportion reported fear of severe COVID-19 infection, implemented additional protective measures and expressed a need for emotional support, compared to patients with IBD. Medical teams should provide adequate information and offer a support system for this vulnerable population.

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