Publications by authors named "Adaeze Obinelo"
Background: Children from racial and ethnic minority groups have higher prevalence of perforated appendicitis, and the COVID-19 pandemic worsened racial and ethnic health-related disparities. We hypothesized that the incidence of perforated appendicitis worsened for children from racial and ethnic minorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of the Pediatric Health Information System for children ages 2-18y undergoing appendectomy pre-pandemic (3/19/2019-3/18/2020) and intra-pandemic (3/19/2020-3/30/2021).
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- Families involved in the study expressed concerns about opioid use, particularly fears of overdose and addiction, and sought alternative pain management strategies.
- The research highlighted a balance of trust between adolescents and parents regarding opioid management, with both parties prioritizing safety and expressing a desire for autonomy in medication consumption.
- Participants reported prior knowledge about opioids before surgery, but also indicated a need for clearer, family-centered education on opioid safety to help alleviate their concerns and improve their postoperative experiences.