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Objectivesexplore thoughts and feelings of children on COVID-19, find out how they cope, and what they did during lockdown It was total lockdown in Luzon, Philippines, April 2020 ? when survey was conducted;pre-tested open-end questionnaire was administered to children who answered either by paper and pen, or through social media, with parents? cooperation Participants200 boys and girls, 6-12 years old, public and private schools in NCR-Luzon ResultsParticipants heard COVID-19, pandemic and lock down from media and family;described as deadly, dangerous, contagious, world-wide, death-causing virus;about 90% expressed sadness, fear, boredom, anger, disappointments and difficult time;employed self-enhanced coping mechanisms, and engaged in hobbies and interests to assuage thoughts and feelings;family appeared as saving grace Recommendations: develop strategies to assist children during critical events;studies ? find out effects of pandemic on participants? health;visit participants after two years to find out reminiscence of pandemic experience
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