Parents' Perspectives Toward School Reopening During COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia—A National Survey

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Pudjiadi Antonius Hocky,Putri Nina Dwi,Sjakti Hikari Ambara,Yanuarso Piprim Basarah,Gunardi Hartono,Roeslani Rosalina Dewi,Pasaribu Ade Djanwardi,Nurmalia Lies Dewi,Sambo Catharine Mayung,Habibah Lathiefatul,Utami Indriyanti Natasya Ayu,Prawira Yogi,Kaswandani Nastiti,Alam Anggraini,Kadafi Kurniawan Taufiq,Hanafi Gryselda,Tjahjadi Angela Kimberly,Aprianti Shindy Claudya,Salma Nabila Maudy,Wijaya Stephanie,Alatas Fatima Safira,Pulungan Aman Bhakti

Abstract

BackgroundAll sectors are affected due to COVID-19 pandemic occurring worldwide, including the education industry. School closure had been taking place for more than a year in Indonesia. Despite the controversies, Indonesian government had decided to begin school reopening.ObjectivesThis study aims to assess parental readiness for school reopening, and factors affecting parental attitude toward school reopening.MethodsA cross-sectional study using online questionnaire distributed via official Indonesian Pediatric Society (IPS) official social media account collected between March and April 2021. The questionnaire contained the general characteristics of study participants, parents' knowledge, and perspectives on COVID-19, and health protocols for school reopening.ResultsA total of 17,562 responses were collected, of which 55.7% parents were ready to send their children to school should school reopens. Factors significantly contribute to parental decision to keep their child at home were: presence of vulnerable population at home [OR = 1.18 (1.10–1.27), p < 0.001], children with comorbidities [OR = 2.56 (2.29–2.87), p < 0.001], perception of COVID-19 as a dangerous disease [OR = 28.87 (14.29–58.33), p < 0.001], experience with COVID-19 positive cases in the community [OR = 1.75 (1.61–1.90), p < 0.001], COVID-19 related death in the community [OR = 2.05 (1.90–2.21), P < 0.001], approval for adult COVID-19 vaccination [OR = 1.69 (1.53–1.87), p < 0.001], and ownership of private transportation [OR = 1.46 (1.30–1.66), p <0.001].ConclusionWe identified several factors affecting parental perception on school reopening during COVID-19 pandemic that should be addressed. This study can be used for policy-maker to make further recommendations and health educations prior to school reopening in Indonesia.

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Frontiers Media SA

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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